In the figure,$O$ is the centre of a circle of radius $5 \, cm$. $T$ is a point such that $OT = 13 \, cm$ and $OT$ intersects the circle at $E$. If $AB$ is the tangent to the circle at $E$,find the length of $AB$ in $cm$.

  • A
    $\frac{10}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{20}{3}$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $80$

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