In a circle with centre and radius

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

In a circle with centre OO and radius 8 cm8\,\text{cm}, a chord ABAB of length 10 cm10\,\text{cm} is drawn. A line OEOE is drawn from the centre perpendicular to ABAB, meeting ABAB at EE. (i) State the theorem that relates a line drawn from the centre of a circle perpendicular to a chord. (ii) Prove that EE is the mid-point of ABAB. (iii) Calculate the length of OEOE. Show all required steps and justifications.

Related theory

Browse the problem library