Question

If a point P is 17 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 8 cm, then find the length of the tangent
drawn to the circle from P.​

Answer 1

Answer:

LENGTH OF TANGENTS = 10 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Draw a circle of radius 8 cm and name its centre A

2. Now, take point P 17 cm away from its centre.

3.Draw a perpendicular bisector on line segment AP and name it C such that AC = CP

4. Now, taking AC as radius draw a circle from C and name the points where it cuts the first circle as E and F.

5 Now, join the PE and PF and measure it

Length of tangents is 10 cm

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NOTE: I HAVE NOT DRAWN AP = 17 CM BECAUSE PAGE IS SMALL

YOU CAN DRAW AP = 17 CM

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