Mathematics 10 — Exercise 8.1 · Q4

Full question

In the same circle, chords AB and CD each have length 10 cm. The perpendicular distance from the centre to AB is 6 cm. Find the perpendicular distance from the centre to CD.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Mark the perpendicular distances from the centre, rather than distances to an endpoint.

  2. Equal chords are equidistant from the centre.

  3. Apply that equality to the given measurement.

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Answer

The final answer is shown below.

6