Q.In two concentric circles, a chord of the larger circle is tangent to the smaller circle. If the radii of the two circles are 10 cm and 4 cm respectively, then what is the length of the chord? (a) 8 cm (b) 9 cm (c) 11 cm (d) 12 cm
Answer: D
In triangle \(\triangle OAP\): OA = 10 cm, OP = 8 cm \(\therefore\) AP = \(\sqrt{10^2 - 8^2}\) cm \(= \sqrt{100 - 64}\) cm \(= \sqrt{36}\) cm \(= 6\) cm \(\therefore\) AB = 2 × AP = 2 × 6 cm = 12 cm
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