Question

Two concentric circles of radii 3 cm and 5 cm are given. Then length of chord BC which touches the inner circle at P is equal to

(a) 4 cm

(b) 6 cm

(c) 8 cm

(d) 10 cm

Answer 1

Consider .

We have,

Therefore,

Considering AB as the chord to the bigger circle, as OQ is perpendicular to AB, OQ bisects AB.

∴ AQ = QB = 4 cm.

Now, as BQ and BP are pair of tangents to the inner circle drawn from the external point B, QB = PB = 4 cm.

Now, join OP.

Then, _.

⇒ OP bisects BC

⇒ BP = PC = 4 cm

Thus, BC = 4 cm + 4 cm = 8 cm

Therefore, option (c) is correct.