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Explanation:

that makes ORQ a right-angled triangle, and we can use Pythagoras

c² = a² + b²

c being the Hypotenuse (the side opposite of the 90° angle), a and b are the legs.

OQ is the radius of the circle = OM = LM/2 = 20/2 = 10 cm.

RQ = PQ/2 = 16/2 = 8 cm.

so, our Pythagoras equation looks like :

OQ² = RQ² + OR²

10² = 8² + OR²

100 = 64 + OR²

36 = OR²

OR = 6 cm

RM = OM - OR = 10 - 6 = 4 cm

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