A chord of length 6cm is drawn in a circle of radius 5cm. Find the...
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2007
A chord of length 6cm is drawn in a circle of radius 5cm. Find the distance of the chord from the center of the circle
- A. 2.5cm
- B. 3.0cm
- C. 3.5cm
- D. 4.0cm
Correct Answer: D. 4.0cm
Explanation
\(5^{2}=3^{2}+x^{2}\\
25-9=x^{2}\\
16=x^{2}\Rightarrow x=4.0\)
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