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In the diagram aboveMN is a chord of a circle KMN centre O and radius 10cm. If < MON ...



In the diagram above MN is a chord of a circle KMN centre O and radius 10cm. If < MON = 140°, find, to the nearest cm, the length of the chord MN.
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  • A 10cm
  • B 18cm
  • C 17cm
  • D 12cm
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:

Find the diagram
Sin 70°
x = 10 Sin 70°
= 9.3969
Hence, length of chord MN = 2x
= 2 × 9.3969
= 18.79
= 19cm (nearest cm)

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