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The longest chord of a circle is equal to its

(a) radius
(b) diameter
(c) circumference
(d) perimeter

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Solution

(b) Diameter
The length of the chord of a circle becomes maximum, only when it passes though the centre.
Thus, the chord passing through the centre is called diameter of the circle.

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