ConstructionHard4 marks
Use ruler and compass only for answering this question. Draw a circle of radius 4 cm. Mark the centre as O. Mark a point P outside the circle at a distance of 7 cm from the centre. Construct two tangents to the circle from the external point P. Measure and write down the length of any one tangent.
Topic: Geometrical construction
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Exam answer
PS = PT = (5.7 ± 0.2) cm
Explanation
Circle and point P Bisecting OP and drawing circle Two tangents PS = PT = (5.7 ± 0.2) cm SECTION B (40 Marks) Attempt any four questions from this Section
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