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Find the value of ab​

Find the value of ab​-example-1
User Harvzor
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Answer:

AB = 16 Units

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given figure, CD is the diameter and AB is the chord of the circle.

Since, diameter of the circle bisects the chord at right angle.

Therefore, AE = 1/2 AB

Or AB = 2AE...(1)

Let the center of the circle be given by O. Join OA.

OA = OD = 10 (Radii of same circle)

Triangle OAE is right triangle.

Now, by Pythagoras theorem:

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