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In the given figure, TB is a chord which passes through the centre of the circle. PT is a tangent to the circle at the point T on the circle. If PT = 10 cm, PA = 5 cm and AB = x cm, then the radius of the circle is: |
$5\sqrt{3}$ cm $6\sqrt{5}$ cm $3\sqrt{5}$ cm $10\sqrt{3}$ cm |
$5\sqrt{3}$ cm |
We know that, (Hypotnuese)2 = (Perpendicular)2 + (Base)2 We have, PT = 10 cm PA = 5 cm We also know that,PT2 = AP × PB PB = PA + AB = 5 + x 100 = 5 × (5 + x) x = 15 PB = 20 So, ∠PTB = 90° 202 = 102 + BT2 BT = 10√3 Radius of circle = 10√3/2 = 5√3 |