Circle And System Of Circles Question 103

Question: A circle touches the y-axis at the point (0, 4) and cuts the x-axis in a chord of length 6 units. The radius of the circle is

[MP PET 1992]

Options:

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

O- is centre and from figure, Radius $ (r)=\sqrt{{{(4)}^{2}}+{{(3)}^{2}}}=5 $ .