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Two circles with centers O and O' of radii 6cm and 8 cm respectively intersect two points P and Q such that OP and O'P are tangents to the two circle. The length of the common chord PQ is

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To find the length of the common chord PQ of two intersecting circles with centers O and O' and radii 6 cm and 8 cm respectively, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Draw the Circles and Identify Points**: - Draw two circles with centers O and O' such that the radius of circle O is 6 cm and the radius of circle O' is 8 cm. - Let the points of intersection of the two circles be P and Q. ...
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