Question 61

A chord of length 16 cm is drawn in a circle of radius 10 cm. The distance of the chord from the centre of the circle is

Solution

Given : AB = 16 cm and OB = 10 cm

To find : OC = ?

Solution : The line from the centre of the circle to the chord bisects it at right angle.

=> AC = BC = $$\frac{1}{2}$$ AB

=> BC = $$\frac{16}{2}=8$$ cm

In $$\triangle$$ OBC,

=> $$(OC)^2=(OB)^2-(BC)^2$$

=> $$(OC)^2=(10)^2-(8)^2$$

=> $$(OC)^2=100-64=36$$

=> $$OC=\sqrt{36}=6$$ cm

=> Ans - (B)


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