Question : In a circle of radius 5 m, AB and CD are two equal and parallel chords of length 8 m each. What is the distance between the chords?
Option 1: 5 m
Option 2: 6 m
Option 3: 3 m
Option 4: 8 m
Correct Answer: 6 m
Solution :
Given: Radius(
Chord (
So,
By Pythagoras' theorem,
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Hence, the correct answer is 6 m.