A chord of length 6cm is drawn in a circle of radius 5cm. Find the distance of the chord from the centre of the circle.
A
2.5cm
B
3.0cm
C
3.5cm
D
4.0cm
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Distance(d) = d\(^2\) = 5\(^2\) - 3\(^2\)
= 25 - 9 = 16
d = \(\sqrt{16}\) = 4cm
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