In a circle , chord AB subtends an angle of `60^(@)` at the centre and chord CD subtends `120^(@)`, at it. Then which chord is longer ?

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In a circle , chord AB subtends an angle of `60^(@)` at the centre and chord CD subtends `120^(@)`, at it. Then which chord is longer ?

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