Question

The lengths of two parallel chords of a circle 1 cm apart on
the same side of the centre are respectively 10 cm and 8
cm. The distance of the longer chord from the centre of
the circle is:

(A)4cm
(B)5cm
(C)7cm
(D)12 cm.​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer

${oa}^{2} = {5}^{2} + {om}^{2}$

${ob}^{2} = {4}^{2} + {om +}^{2}$

$oa = ob = radius$

$25 + {om}^{2} = 16 + {om}^{2} + 1 + 20m$

$25 + {om}^{2} = 16 + {om}^{2} + 1 + 20m \\ 20.m = 8$

om = 4 cm

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