A circle's center is connected to its 50 cm long chord by a perpendicular that is 21 cm long. Find the circle's radius.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. cm.

⇒ AD = AB/2 = 50/2 = 25 cm
Now, in △ADO,
⇒ AO2 = AD2 + OD2
⇒ r2 = 252 + 212
⇒ r2 = 625 + 441
⇒ r2 = 1066
⇒ r = cm