Question

The longest chord of a circle is 8cm. Find the centre of the Circle​

Answer 1

Answer: 4cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Longest chord is 8 cm then the centre is 4 cm

Answer 2

The center of the circle is 4 cm away from any end of the longest chord.

• The diameter of the circle is the longest chord of the circle.
• Longest chord is given as 8 cm.
• The diameter of the circle is given as 8 cm.
• The center of the circle lies on the midpoint of the diameter.
• Therefore, 4cm from any end of the longest chord will be the center of the circle.