A chord of length 6cm is drawn in a circle of radius 5cm. Find the distance of the chord from the center of the circle
A
2.5cm
B
3.0cm
C
3.5cm
D
4.0cm
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(5^{2}=3^{2}+x^{2}\)
25 - 9 = x\(^2\)
16 = x\(^2\)
x = 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26731)