Question

In a circle if a chord $AB$ is nearer to the centre $O$ than the chord $CD$ then:

• A. $AB>CD$
• B. $AB=CD$
• C. $AB<CD$
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$AB>CD$

The nearer the chord is to the centre, the bigger is its length as the biggest chord is the diameter which is a chord passing through the centre.