Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

From an external point PP two tangents PAPA and PBPB are drawn to a circle with centre OO and radius 3 cm3\,\text{cm}. The length of each tangent from PP is 4 cm4\,\text{cm}. From another external point QQ, situated farther from OO, two tangents of length 6 cm6\,\text{cm} are drawn to the same circle. (i) Find the distance OPOP. (ii) Find the distance OQOQ. (iii) Calculate the difference between OQOQ and OPOP. c. (iii) Calculate OQ−OPOQ-OP.

Browse the problem library