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A chord is at a distance of 8 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 17 cm. The length of the chord is: (answer in cm)

Competition practiceGeometry
  • A30
  • B15
  • C24
  • D34

Step-by-Step Solution

Half the chord = √ √(289 − 64) = √225 = 15 cm. The full chord = cm.
Answer: A) 30

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