Description : Two chords AB and CD of lengths 5 cm and 11 cm respectively of a circle are parallel to each other and are on opposite sides of its centre. If the A distance between AB and CD is 6 cm, find the radius of the circle. -Maths 9th
Last Answer : Join OA and OC. Let the radius of the circle be r cm and O be the centre Draw OP⊥AB and OQ⊥CD. We know, OQ⊥CD, OP⊥AB and AB∥CD. Therefore, points P,O and Q are collinear. So, PQ=6 cm. Let OP=x. Then, ... r2=52+(2.5)2=25+6.25=31.25 ⇒r2=31.25⇒r=5.6 Hence, the radius of the circle is 5.6 cm