The diameter of a circle is 30 and the length of a chord in this circle is 24. Find the distance of that
chord from the centre. (with diagram)
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The diameter of a circle is 30 and the length of a chord in this circle is 24. Find the distance of that
chord from the centre. (with diagram)
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Answer:
Distance of a 24-cm long chord from the centre of a circle of 30 cm diameter = [15^2–12^2]^0.5 = [225–144]^0.5 = 81^0.5 = 9 cm. Answer: 9 cm. A circle of 30 cm diameter has a chord of 24 cm