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In the following figure, if the chords AB and CD are equal to 6cm, then find the distance of the chords AB and CD from the centre of the circle of radius 5 cm.


A

4cm, 4cm

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B

4cm, 8cm

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C

8cm, 4cm

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D

8cm, 8cm

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Solution

The correct option is A

4cm, 4cm


Given chords are AB and CD. Draw perpendicular from centre to the chords.

Perpendicular drawn from the centre bisects the chord. Therefore,

AE = BE = 3cm and DF = CF= 3 cm

Apply Pythagoras theorem in ΔOEB and ΔOFD

In ΔOEB

OE2 + BE2 = OB2

OE2 = 25 - 9 = 16

OE = 4 cm

Similarly, In ΔOFD

OF2 + FD2 = OD2

OF2 = 25 - 9 = 16

OF = 4 cm

So we see that equal chords are equidistant from the centre of the circle.


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