Question

In a circle of radius 5cm ,two

parallel chords of length 6cm and

8 cm are drawn on either side of a

diameter. What is the distance

these two parallel chords?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance between them is 7 cm.

Chord AB = 6 cm and CD = 8 cm.

Radius of circle = 5 cm.

Distance of chord AB from the centre = [5^2–3^2]^0.5 = 4 cm.

Distance of chord CD from the centre = [5^2–4^2]^0.5 = 3 cm.

Hence the distance of chords AB and CD from each other = 7 cm.