Choose the correct answer and give justi...

Choose the correct answer and give justification for each.
From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 4 cm. and the distance of Q from the centre is 5 cm. The radius of the circle is

A

3cm

B

12 cm

C

15cm

D

24.5cm

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a

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