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Mathematics Question on Tangent to a Circle

In the given figure, PA is the tangent drawn from an external point P to the circle with center O. If the radius of the circle is 3 cm and PA = 4 cm, then the length of PB is
A is the tangent drawn from an external point P

A

3 cm

B

4 cm

C

5 cm

D

2 cm

Answer

2 cm

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): 2 cm