From a point $Q$,the length of the tangent to a circle is $24 \, cm$ and the distance of $Q$ from the centre is $25 \, cm$. The radius of the circle is (in $cm$)

  • A
    $7$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $24.5$

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