- A30 cm
- B15 cm
- C18 cm
- D25 cm
Step-by-Step Solution
The perpendicular from the centre bisects the chord. Half the chord is cm, so the chord is 30 cm.
Answer: A) 30 cm
A chord of a circle of radius 17 cm is at a distance of 8 cm from the centre. What is the length of the chord?
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