Let $PQ$ and $RS$ be the tangent at the extremities 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 $(PQ.RS)$ is equal to
Let $PQ$ and $RS$ be the tangent at the extremities 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 $(PQ.RS)$ is equal to
- A
$(PX).(RX)$
- B
$(QX).(SX)$
- C
$(PX)^2 + (RX)^2$
- D
$(QX)^2 + (SX)^2$
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