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P (-6, 1) and Q (6, 6) are the two ends of the diameter of a given circle. Calculate ...

P (-6, 1) and Q (6, 6) are the two ends of the diameter of a given circle. Calculate the radius.
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  • A 6.5 units
  • B 13.0 units
  • C 3.5 units
  • D 7.0 units
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
PQ\(^2\) = (x2 - x1)\(^2\) + (y2 - y1)\(^2\)

= 12\(^2\) + 5\(^2\)
= 144 + 25
= 169

PQ = √169 = 13

But PQ = diameter = 2r, r = PQ/2 = 6.5 units

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