Two concentric circles are of the radii 5 cm and 3 cm. Find the length of the chord of the larger circle which touches the smaller circle.
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let assume that C(O, r) and C(O, R) be two concentric circles with centre O and such that R = 5 cm and r = 3 cm.
Let further assume that AB be a chord of larger circle touches the small circle at C.
Construction :- Join OC
We know, radius and tangent are perpendicular to each other.
So, OC is perpendicular to AB.
Now, as OC is perpendicular to AB and we know, perpendicular drawn from centre bisects the chord.
So, AC = CB
Now, In right-angle triangle OAC
By using Pythagoras Theorem, we have
Now,
Hence,
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