Mathematics
Draw a circle of radius 3 cm. Take a point P on it. Using ruler and compasses only construct a tangent to the circle at the point P.
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Draw a line AB = 5 cm. Mark a point C on AB such that AC = 3 cm. Using a ruler and a compass only construct:
(i) A circle of radius 2.5 cm passing through A and C.
(ii) Construct two tangents to the circle from the external point B.
Measure and record the lengths of the tangents.
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