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From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm and the distance of Q from the centre is 25 cm.

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From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm and the distance of Q from the centre is 25 cm. The radius of the circle is
(A) 7 cm (B) 12 cm (C) 15 cm (D) 24.5 cm
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Solution: In Δ OPQ
OP2 = OQ2 – PQ2
Or, OP2 = 252 – 242
Or, OP2 = 625 – 576
Or, OP2 = 49
Or, OP = 7

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