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Aptitude · Q192

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 192

Q192

Two chords of length a unit and b unit of a circle make angles 60° and 90° at the centre of a circle respectively, then the correct relation is:

Two chords of length unit and unit of a circle make angles 60° and 90° at the centre of a circle respectively, then the correct relation is:
A.
Answer
B.
C.
D.

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
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∠AOB = 60°
∠COD = 90°
⇒ length of chord AB = a
⇒ length of chord CD = b
⇒ AO = OB = AB = OD = OC = a
⇒ In ΔODC
⇒ OD2 + OC2 = CD2
⇒ a2 + a2 = b2
⇒ b = a