In a circle, chord MN ≅ chord RT. Chord RT is at a distance of 6 cm from the centre. Find the distance of chord MN from the centre.

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In the given circle, chord MN $≅$ chord RT; distance of chord RT from the centre = 6 cm
So, distance of chord MN from the centre = 6 cm (Congruent chords in the same circle are at an equal distance from the centre)
∴ Distance of chord MN from the centre = 6 cm

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In a circle, chord MN ≅ chord RT. Chord RT is at a distance of 6 cm from the centre. Find the distance of chord MN from the centre.

In the given circle, chord MN ≅ chord RT; distance of chord RT from the centre = 6 cm So, distance of chord MN from the centre = 6 cm (Congruent chords in the same circle are at an equal distance from the centre) ∴ Distance of chord MN from the centre = 6 cm

In the given circle, chord MN $≅$ chord RT; distance of chord RT from the centre = 6 cm
So, distance of chord MN from the centre = 6 cm (Congruent chords in the same circle are at an equal distance from the centre)
∴ Distance of chord MN from the centre = 6 cm