Locus of the Points Equidistant From Two Given Points
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Question
In a circle of radius 2.5 cm, construct a chord of length 4 cm. Measure the distance between the centre and the chord.
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Solution
Step 1: With O as centre, draw a circle of radius 2.5 cm and construct a chord LM = 4 cm. Step 2: Mark the mid point of the chord LM, say P. Join OP and measure it. Distance between the centre 'O' and the chord LM is OP = 1.5 cm.