In a circle of radius 5 m, AB and CD are two equal and parallel chords of length 8 m each. What is the distance between the chords?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
We know that,
h2 = p2 + b2
Radius = 5 m
Chord = 8 m
So, using the above formula,
52 - 42 = 32
The distance between the radius and chord = 3 m
The distance between two chords = 2 x 3 = 6 m.