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A circle with radius $2$ units is intersected by a line at point R and T. Find the maximum possible distance between R and T

A

1 u n i t s

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B

2 π u n i t s

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C

4 π u n i t s

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D

4 u n i t s

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Solution

The correct option is B $4 u n i t s$
The line segment between two points R & T on a circle is called a chord.
The longest possible chord would be a diameter of length $2 r$ .
in this case giving a maximum length for RT of 4 units.

So, option D is the answer.

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