Standard +0.3 This is a straightforward application of circle geometry involving tangents from an external point. Students need to find tangent lengths using Pythagoras (OP=13, radius=5 gives AP=12), calculate the angle at center using trigonometry, then find arc length. While it requires multiple steps, each is a standard technique with clear geometric setup, making it slightly easier than average.
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The diagram shows a cord going around a pulley and a pin. The pulley is modelled as a circle with centre \(O\) and radius 5 cm . The thickness of the cord and the size of the pin \(P\) can be neglected. The pin is situated 13 cm vertically below \(O\). Points \(A\) and \(B\) are on the circumference of the circle such that \(A P\) and \(B P\) are tangents to the circle. The cord passes over the major arc \(A B\) of the circle and under the pin such that the cord is taut.
Calculate the length of the cord.
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The diagram shows a cord going around a pulley and a pin. The pulley is modelled as a circle with centre $O$ and radius 5 cm . The thickness of the cord and the size of the pin $P$ can be neglected. The pin is situated 13 cm vertically below $O$. Points $A$ and $B$ are on the circumference of the circle such that $A P$ and $B P$ are tangents to the circle. The cord passes over the major arc $A B$ of the circle and under the pin such that the cord is taut.
Calculate the length of the cord.\\
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