In Fig. 10.59, AB is a cord of length 16 cm of a circle of radius 10 cm. The tangents at A and B intersect at a point P. Find the length of PA.

Match the items on the right to the items on the left.

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OA=10 cm
As we know Perpendicular from centre to the chord bisects the chord.
So AM=MB=8cm