Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Geometry

Question:

Two tangents TP and TQ are drawn to a circle with centre O from an external point T. If TP = 7 cm, find the length of TQ.

Options:

7 cm

10.5 cm

3.5 cm

14 cm

Correct Answer:

7 cm

Explanation:

Tangents of a circle meet at same point are of equal length.

⇒ TP = TQ

⇒ TQ = 7 cm   { Becuase TP = 7 cm }