$\overline{PA}$ is a tangent to $\odot(O, r)$ drawn from a point $P$ outside a circle. If $m\angle AOP = 40^\circ$,then $m\angle OPA = \ldots$ (in $^\circ$)

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $50$
  • C
    $90$
  • D
    $45$

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