In a circle with centre

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

Problem

In a circle with centre OO, let ABAB and CDCD be two chords. (i) Prove that the line segment drawn from the centre of a circle perpendicular to a chord bisects the chord. (ii) Using the result of part (i), show that if two chords of a circle are equidistant from the centre, then they are equal in length. (iii) Further, prove the converse: if two chords of a circle are equal in length, then they are equidistant from the centre.

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