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If AB=7 and AO=17.4 what is the length of the radius?

If AB=7 and AO=17.4 what is the length of the radius?-example-1
User Ivan Rave
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The angle the radius makes with AB is a right angle, so the Pythagorean theorem applies.
r² = 17.4² - 7² = 253.76
r = √253.76 ≈ 15.9
User Geekidharsh
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Using Pythagoras Theorm,
(AO)² = (AB)²+(OB)²
(17.4)²=(7)²+ r²
Therefore, Radius = 15.92 cm Approximately.
User VelikiiNehochuha
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