Line Perpendicular to a Chord from the Center of the Circle
In the figure...
Question
In the figure, if OC⊥AB, then AC:CB=
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Solution
The correct option is B1 <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->
The line OC joining the center of a circle to the mid-point of a chord AB is perpendicular to the chord AB.
Hence, C is the mid point of AB. ∴AC=CB ACCB=1
Answer: AC:CB=1