$A$ line drawn through the point $P(4, 7)$ cuts the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 9$ at the points $A$ and $B$. Then $PA \cdot PB$ is equal to

  • A
    $53$
  • B
    $56$
  • C
    $74$
  • D
    $65$

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$List-I$$List-II$
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$(T) \ 2\sqrt{6}$
$(U) \ \frac{10}{3}$

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$(2)$ Which of the following is the only $CORRECT$ combination?
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