In the figure AB & CD are 2 || chords & O is the centre. If the radius of the circle is 15 cm, find the distance MN between the two chords of length 24cm & 18cm respectively.

21 cm

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20 cm

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15 cm

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9 cm

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25 cm

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21 cm

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