Question

in a circle of radius 5 cm there are two parallel chords of length 8 cm and 6 cm (a) what is the distance between the chords,if the chords are either side of the centre? (b) if the chords are in the same side of the centre then find the distance between them​

Answer 1

Answer:

Therefore, the distance between the chords on the same side of the centre is 1cm. It is given that AB = 8cm and CD = 6cm. Therefore, the distance between the chords on opposite sides of the centre is 7 cm.