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2022

Mathematics

JAMB

Find the length of a chord 3cm from the centre of a circle of radius 5cm

A.

8cm

B.

5.6cm

C.

7cm

D.

6.5cm

Correct Answer: 8cm

Explanation

Using pythagoras formula: Hyp2 = adj2 + opp2 52 = opp2 + 32 52 - 32 = adj2 4 = adj length of the chord = 2 * 4 = 8cm

Using pythagoras formula: Hyp2 = adj2 + opp2 52 = opp2 + 32 52 - 32 = adj2 4 = adj length of the chord = 2 * 4 = 8cm
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