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    Question

    A tangent to a circle of radius 5 cm is drawn from a

    point 13 cm away from the center of the circle. Find the length of the tangent.
    A 12 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 14 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Length of tangent = √(distance² - radius²)  = √(13² - 5²) = √(169 - 25)  = √144 = 12 cm.

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