Question : In a circle centred at O, PQ is a tangent at P. Furthermore, AB is the chord of the circle and is extended to Q. If PQ = 12 cm and QB = 8 cm, then the length of AB is equal to:
Option 1: 20 cm
Option 2: 4 cm
Option 3: 10 cm
Option 4: 8 cm
Correct Answer: 10 cm
Solution :
Given: PQ = 12 cm
BQ = 8 cm
Let the length of the chord be
We know that,
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Hence, the correct answer is 10 cm.