At one end A of a diameter AB of a circle of radius 5 cm, tangent XAY is drawn to the circle. The length of the chord CD parallel to XY and at a distance 8 cm from A is
A. 4 cm
B. 5 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm
Answer:D
At one end A of a diameter AB of a circle of radius 5 cm, tangent XAY is drawn to the circle. The length of the chord CD parallel to XY and at a distance 8 cm from A is
A. 4 cm B. 5 cm C. 6 cm D. 8 cm
Explanation: Observe the figure,