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In the given figure, O is the centre of two concentric circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm. From an external point P, tangents PA and PB are drawn to these circles. If PA = 12 cm, then PB =

A

`5sqrt2` cm

B

`3sqrt5` cm

C

`4sqrt10` cm

D

`5sqrt10` cm

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