In a circle of radius 10 cm, a chord of length 16 cm is drawn. Find the distance from the center of the circle to the chord.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Radius r = 10 cm, Chord = 16 cm
Distance from the center = √(r² − (Chord/2)²)
Chord/2 = 16/2 = 8
Distance = √(10² − 8²)
= √(100 − 64)
= √36
= 6 cm