In the given figure, OA is a radius and AB is a tangent to the circle. – McqOptions

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1.	In the given figure, OA is a radius and AB is a tangent to the circle. (Note that BC is the shortest distance between B and the circle). lf OA= 12cm and AB = 16 cm, find the distance between B and C.
A.	7cm
B.	6cm
C.	8cm
D.	12cm
Answer» D. 12cm

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