Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
A line from the center of the circle to bisect a chord is perpendicular to the chord.
Therefore, OA⊥ AS
Join O & R
OR is radius of the circle
ΔOAR is right angled triangle.
Use Pythagorean theorem to find OR
OR² = OA² + RA²
= 3² + 4²
= 9 +16
OR² = 25
OR = √25
OR = 5 cm
OP is radius. Therefore, OP = OR = 5 cm
PA = OP + OA
= 5 + 3
PA = 8 cm
