The ratio of the length of long chord and the tangent length of a circular curve

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The ratio of the length of long chord and the tangent length of a circular curve of radius R deflecting through angle ?, is
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A. sin
B. cos
C. tan
D. 2 sin
E. 2 cos .

Correct Answer

2 cos

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