In a circle of radius

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

Problem

13\,\text{cm}

, chord

AB

24\,\text{cm}

long and chord

CD

10\,\text{cm}

long. The chords lie on the same side of the centre. What is the distance between the two chords? (a)

12\,\text{cm}

(b)

7\,\text{cm}

(c)

5\,\text{cm}

(d)

17\,\text{cm}