Let $PQ$ and $RS$ be tangents at the extremeties of the diameter $PR$ of a circle of radius $r$. If $PS$ and $RQ$ intersect at a point $X$ on the circumference of the circle, then $2r$ equals

  • [IIT 2001]
  • A

    $\sqrt {PQ.RS} $

  • B

    $\frac{{PQ + RS}}{2}$

  • C

    $\frac{{2PQ.\,\,RS}}{{PQ + RS}}$

  • D

    $\sqrt {\frac{{P{Q^2} + R{S^2}}}{2}} $

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