Solve this: Q.3. The radius of a circle is 17.0 cm and the length of perpendicular drawn from its centre to a chord is 8.0 cm. Calculate the length of the chord. Share with your friends Share 0 Anjali answered this 17^2 = 8^2 + x^2 289 = 64 + x^2 x^2 = 289-64 = 225 x^2 = 225 x = 15 1 View Full Answer Anjali answered this In the above explanation given by me as the line drawn is a perpendicular the half of the chord is 15cm So,the total length is 30 cm. 1