In the figure, O is the center of the circle of radius 5 cm. P and Q are points on chords AB and CD such that OP ⊥ AB, OQ ⊥ CD, AB || CD, AB = 6 cm and CD = 8 cm. Determine PQ.
7 cm
AP = 3 cm
CQ = 4 cm
OA = OC = Radius = 5 cm
OP = √(OA2)−(AP2)
OP = 4 cm
Similarly, OQ = 3 cm
Therefore PQ = 7 cm.