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`A_(1), A_(2), A_(3),...,A_(n)` is a regular polygon of n side circumscribed about a circle of centre O and radius 'a'. P is any point distanct 'c' from O. Show that the sum of the squares of the perpendiculars from P on the sides of the polygon is n `(a^(2)+ (c^(2))/(2)).`

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