MENU
Question -

Two chords AB, CD of lengths 5 cm, 11 cm respectively of a circle are parallel, If the distance between AB and CD is 3 cm, find the radius of the circle.



Answer -

Let AB and CD be two parallel chord of the circle with centre O such that AB = 5 cm and CD = 11 cm. let the radius of the circle be  cm.

Draw   and  as well as point O, Q and P are collinear.
Clearly, PQ = 3 cm
Let   then  
In   we have
…… (2)
From (1) and (2) we get
Putting the value of x in (2) we get,

Comment(S)

Show all Coment

Leave a Comment

Free - Previous Years Question Papers
Any questions? Ask us!
NodeJS Interview Questions Answers
ASP.Net Interview Questions Answers
Interview Questions Answers
×