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In Fig. two equal circles touch each other at T, if QP = 4.5 cm, then QR =A. 9 cm B. 18 cm C. 15 cm D. 13.5 cm |
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Answer» Answer is A. 9 cm Given: QP = 4.5 cm Property: If two tangents are drawn to a circle from one external point, then their tangent segments (lines joining the external point and the points of tangency on circle) are equal. By the above property, PQ = PT = PR = 4.5 cm (tangent from P) Now, QR = PQ + PR QR = PQ + PQ [∵PQ = PR] QR = 2PQ QR = 2 × 4.5 cm QR = 9 cm Hence, QR = 9 cm |
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