Mathematics
In the figure (ii) given below, diameter AB and chord CD of a circle meet at P. PT is a tangent to the circle at T. CD = 7.8 cm, PD = 5 cm, PB = 4 cm. Find :
(i) AB
(ii) the length of tangent PT.
![In the figure (ii) given below, diameter AB and chord CD of a circle meet at P. PT is a tangent to the circle at T. CD = 7.8 cm, PD = 5 cm, PB = 4 cm. Find (i) AB (ii) the length of tangent PT. Circles, ML Aggarwal Understanding Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.](https://cdn1.knowledgeboat.com/img/mla10/q30b-c15-3-circles-ml-aggarwal-solutions-icse-class-10-1200x917.png)
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