What is the locus of the mid-points of all chords of length 6cm within a circle of radius 5cm and with centre 0
A
A circle of radius 4 cm and with centre O
B
The perpendicular bisector of the chords
C
a straight line passing through centre O
D
A circle of radius 6 cm and with centre O
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The locus of the mid-point of all chords of length 6cm within a circle of radius 5cm and with centre O is the perpendicular bisectors of the chords.
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