Question

in a circle with center p, chord AB is drawn of length 13 CM, s PQ chord from the center if length ​

Answer 1

Answer:

A circle of centre P is drawn,

Chord AB is drawn of length 13cm as shown in figure. Let Q is the point on AB in such a way that PQ ⊥ AB.

we know, the chord is bisected by a line passing through centre and perpendicular upon it. here,

chord AB is perpendicular upon PQ.

so, AQ=QB=

2

AB

⇒AQ=QB=

2

13

=6.5 cm

hence, length of QB=6.5 cm

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