Q.If the chord of the larger circle of two concentric circles with radii 3 cm and 5 cm is a tangent to the smaller circle, what is its length? (a) 4 cm (b) 6 cm (c) 8 cm (d) 12 cm
Answer: C
OB=3 cm, OQ=5 cm
OB⊥PQ
From ∆OBQ, we get BQ\(^2\)=OQ\(^2\)-OB\(^2\)
=5\(^2\)-3\(^2\)=25-9=16
∴BQ=\(\sqrt{16}\)=4
∴PQ=4×2=8 cm
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