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Q.

In the figure, O is the centre of the circle. If BC = 5 cm and AB = 13 cm. Find the length of the side AC.

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a

12 cm

b

15 cm

c

10 cm

d

5 cm

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Given: Diameter, AB = 13 cm

BC = 5 cm

We know that the angle subtended by the diameter of a circle is always 90o.

C = 90o

In triangle ABC,

AB2 = BC2 + AC2

⇒ 132 = 52 + AC2

⇒ AC2 = 169 - 25

⇒ AC2 = 144

⇒ AC = 12 cm

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