In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle. Calculate the length of the chord AB if |OA| = 5cm, |OD| = 3cm and ∠AOD = ∠BOD
- 3cm
- 4cm
- 5cm
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8cm
- 15cm
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
In \(\Delta DOB\), let < DOB = \(\alpha\)
In \(\Delta DOB\), \(5^2 = 3^2 + s^2\)
\(s^2 = 25 - 9 = 16\)
\(s = 4cm\)
\(\sin \alpha = \frac{4}{5}\)
\(\alpha = \frac{< AOB}{2}\)
Length of chord = \(2r \sin (\frac{\theta}{2})\)
|OB| = r = 5cm
L = \(2(5)(\frac{4}{5})\)
= 8 cm