The length of a tangent from a point $A$ at a distance of $5 \, cm$ from the centre of the circle is $4 \, cm$. Find the radius of the circle. (in $, cm$)

  • A
    $16$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $25$

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