If a line segment joining mid-points of two chords of a circle passes through the centre of the circle, prove that the two chords are parallel. -Maths 9th

If a line segment joining mid-points of two chords of a circle passes through the centre of the circle, prove that the two chords are parallel. -Maths 9th
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Given : E and F are mid points of 2 chords AB and CD respectively.  Line EF passes through centre.  To prove : AB||CD ∠ OFC = ∠ OEA = 90° as line drawn through the centre to bisect the chord is ⟂ to chord considering EF as traversal for lines AB and CD as alternate interior angles on same side are equal. Therefore, AB || CD
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