College of Admission Tests Multan

Circles

Solve the question of Circles and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 1

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In the figure to the right, O is both the center of the circle with radius 2 and a vertex of the square OPRS. What is the length of diagonal PS?
  • 1/2
  • circles 02 -59964684
  • 4
  • 2
  • circles 03 -59732748

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Correct Answer: D

The diagonals of a square are equal. Hence, line segment OR (not shown) is equal to SP. Now, OR is a radius of the circle and therefore OR = 2. Hence, SP = 2 as well, and the answer is (D).