Question

    A circle has a radius of 10 cm. If a chord is 12 cm long, find the distance from the center of the circle to the chord.

    A 6 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Using the formula: distance = √(r² - (c/2)²),  where r = radius and c = chord length. Distance = √(10² - (12/2)²) = √(100 - 36)  = √64 = 8 cm

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