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A chord of length 6cm is drawn in a circle of radius 5cm. Find the distance of the ...

A chord of length 6cm is drawn in a circle of radius 5cm. Find the distance of the chord from the centre of the circle.
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  • A 2.5cm
  • B 3.0cm
  • C 3.5cm
  • D 4.0cm
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Distance(d) = d2 = 52 - 32
= 25 - 9
= 16
d = \(\sqrt{16}\)
= 4cm

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