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In the given figure diameter AB and chord CD of a circle meet at P.PT is a tangent to

the circle at T.CD=7.8 cm, PD=5 cm, PB=4 cm. Find :
(i) AB (ii) the length of tangent PT.

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(i) 12 cm (ii) 8cm
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