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In the figure, PQR is a semicircle while PQ and QR are chords. QS is the perpendicular…

In the figure, PQR is a semicircle while PQ and QR are chords. QS is the perpendicular from Q to the diameter PR. What is the expression for QS?

  • A.
    QS = PS(sqrt{SR})
  • B.
    QS = (sqrt{(PS SR)})
  • C.
    QS = 2(sqrt{(PS SR)})
  • D.
    QS = (frac{1}{sqrt{2}})(sqrt{(PS SR)})
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation