Question

find the distance of the chord of length 8 cm from the centre of the circle of radius 5cm​

Answer 1

Answer:

the distance is of 3cm

Step-by-step explanation:

${hypo}^{2} = {base}^{2} + {perpendicular}^{2}$

${5}^{2} = {4}^{2} + {p}^{2}$

${p}^{2} = 25 - 16 = 9$

p=3