In the figure, line l touches the circle...

In the figure, line l touches the circle with centre O at point P. Q is the midpoint of radius OP. RS is a chord thorugh Q such that chords RS `||` line l. If RS = 12 , find the radius of the circle.

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`therefore` The radius of the given circle is `4sqrt3` cm.

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