Point P lies on a circle with centre O and A is a point on the tangent through P.
If PA = 7 cm and OA = 25 cm, find the diame

Point P lies on a circle with centre O and A is a point on the tangent through P.
If PA = 7 cm and OA = 25 cm, find the diameter of the circle. (please give in a easy way)​

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  1. Answer:

    Mark brainliest if u find it helpful

    Step-by-step explanation:

    use the pythagoras rule in RIGHT ΔAOP –

    √AO² – AP² = OP(radius)

    r = √(25)² – (7)² = √625-49 = √576 = 24.

    ∴ diameter = 2r = 2×24 = 48 cm.

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