Q#14b). A point 'P' is located 8 m away from the edge of a circle as shown here. The length of the two equal tangents drawn from 'P' to the circle is 15 m. Calculate the necessary radius 'R' here accurate to 2 decimal places. Ans: Radius R = ************ R 15m

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Q#14b). A point 'P' is located 8 m away from the edge of a circle as shown here. The
length of the two equal tangents drawn from 'P' to the circle is 15 m. Calculate the
necessary radius 'R' here accurate to 2 decimal places.
Ans: Radius R =
***** ******
R
15m
Transcribed Image Text:Q#14b). A point 'P' is located 8 m away from the edge of a circle as shown here. The length of the two equal tangents drawn from 'P' to the circle is 15 m. Calculate the necessary radius 'R' here accurate to 2 decimal places. Ans: Radius R = ***** ****** R 15m
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