Question

From a point Q the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm and
the distance of Q from the centre is 25 cm. Find the radius of the circle.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

From a point Q the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm and

the distance of Q from the centre is 25 cm. Find the radius of the circle.

Answer 2

Answer:

The radius of circle is 7cm.

Explanation:

Solution:-

Consider O as center P and Q are. the point in the tangent line.

P is the point of contact.

XY is the tangent line.

PQ = 24cm

OQ = 25cm

From the above data, draw a diagram.

XY is the tangent line

OP ⏊ XY

so, ∠OPQ = 90°

Now, applying Pythagoras theorem

(Hypotenuse)^2 = (Height)^2 + (Base)^2

(OQ)^2 = (OP)^2 + (PQ)^2

→ (25)^2 = (OP)^2 + (24)^2

→ (OP)^2 = (25)^2 - (24)^2

→ (OP)^2 = 625 - 576

→ (OP)^2 = 49

→ OP = √(49)

→ OP = 7cm

Therefore, the radius of circle is 7cm.