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Question
In a circle with centre P, chord AB is drawn of length 13 cm, seg PQ ⊥ chord AB, then find l(QB).
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Solution
P is the centre of the circle.
AB = 13 cm
seg PQ ⊥ chord AB
Perpendicular drawn from the centre of the circle to the chord bisects the chord.
So, the length of l(QB) = `1/2` l(
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