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O is the centre of a circle of radius 8 cm. The tangent at a point A on the circle cuts a line through O at B such that AB = 15 cm. Find OB.​

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Answer: √161

Step-by-step explanation:

15² - 8² = OB²

225 - 64 = OB²

161 = OB²

√161 = OB

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