The length of the chord of a circle is 24 cm, and the perpendicular distance between the centre and the chord is 5 cm. The radius of the circle is: 

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 13 Dec 2022 Shift 2)
View all SSC CGL Papers >
  1. 10 cm
  2. 13 cm
  3. 12 cm
  4. 24 cm

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 13 cm
vigyan-express
Free
PYST 1: SSC CGL - General Awareness (Held On : 20 April 2022 Shift 2)
3.6 Lakh Users
25 Questions 50 Marks 10 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Given:

The length of the chord of a circle is 24 cm, and the perpendicular distance between the centre and the chord is 5 cm. 

Concept used:

Chord Length Using Perpendicular Distance from the Center = \(2 × \sqrt{(r^2 − d^2)}\) (Where r = radius of the circle, d = distance between the centre and the chord)

Calculation:

Let the radius of the circle be R.

F1 SSC Amit A 09-03-2023 D15

Here,

AB = 24 cm long chord

OD = Perpendicular distance between the centre and chord

OB = Radius

​According to the concept,

24 = \(2 × \sqrt{(R^2 − 5^2)}\)

⇒ 12 = \(\sqrt{(R^2 − 5^2)}\)

⇒ 144 = R2 - 52

⇒ R2 = 169

⇒ R = 13

∴ The radius of the circle is 13 cm.

Latest SSC CGL Updates

Last updated on Jun 25, 2025

-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 has been released on 9th June 2025 on the official website at ssc.gov.in.

-> The SSC CGL exam registration process is now open and will continue till 4th July 2025, so candidates must fill out the SSC CGL Application Form 2025 before the deadline.

-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.

->  The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.

->  Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.

-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.

-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.

-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.

-> Candidates should also use the SSC CGL previous year papers for a good revision. 

->The UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 for June 25 is out for Shift 1.

More Plane Figures Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti club apk teen patti gold real cash teen patti neta