$\overline{PA}$ is a tangent to $\odot(O, r)$ drawn from a point $P$ outside a circle. If $OP = 10$ and $AP = 8$,then the diameter of the circle is equal to $\ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots .$

  • A
    $18$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $12$
  • D
    $9$

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