In a circle of radius

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

In a circle of radius 13 cm13\,\text{cm}, a chord ABAB is 24 cm24\,\text{cm} long. The centre OO lies on the line that meets ABAB at a point MM such that AM=MBAM=MB. (a) Prove that OMOM is perpendicular to ABAB. (b) Calculate the length of OMOM. (c) Hence find the distance of the chord ABAB from the centre.

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