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
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A.
2.5cm -
B.
3.0cm -
C.
3.5cm -
D.
4.0cm
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
(5^{2}=3^{2}+x^{2}\
25-9=x^{2}\
16=x^{2}Rightarrow x=4.0)