Question

There is a circle with center Q
and radius 17 cm. Chord XY is
of length 16 cm. Then find the
distance of chord XY from the
center
1) 15 cm
2) 16 cm
3) 14 cm
4) 17 cm​

Answer 1

r=17

XM=16/2=8cm

QX^2=QM^2+XM^2

289=QM^2+64

QM=15cm

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

So, the distance of chord from centre is 15 cm