Question 53

Ina circle of radius 17 cm, a chord is at a distance of 15 cm from the centre of the circle. What is the length of the chord?

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Description: Ina circle of radius 17 cm, a chord is at a distance of 15 cm from the centre of the circle. What is the length of the chord?

Solution

OA = 17 cm OC= 15 cm

AC can be determined using Pythagoras theorem,

AC = $$\sqrt {17^2 - 15^2}$$ = 8

AB = 16 cm

So , the answer would be option d)16 cm

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Ina circle of radius 17 cm, a chord is at a distance of 15 cm from the centre of the circle. What is the length of the chord?

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