Distance of a Chord from the Centre

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Distance of a Chord from the Centre

For chord length $$l$$ in a circle of radius $$r$$:

$$d=\sqrt{r^2-\frac{L^2}{4}}$$

Usage

- Used to find the perpendicular distance of a chord from the centre.

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