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In Fig. 10.59, `A B` is a chord of length 16cm of a circle of radius 10cm. The tangents at `A` and `B` intersect at a point `P` . Find the length of `P A` . (FIGURE)

A

`(20)/(3)`

B

`(40)/(3)`

C

`(50)/(3)`

D

`(10)/(3)`

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