In a circle of radius

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

13\,\text{cm}

, two chords

AB

and

CD

lie on the same side of the centre and have lengths

24\,\text{cm}

and

10\,\text{cm}

respectively. What is the distance between the two chords? (a)

9\,\text{cm}

(b)

7\,\text{cm}

(c)

5\,\text{cm}

(d)

17\,\text{cm}