Mathematics
In figure (i) given below, O is the center of the circle. AB and CD are two chords of the circle. OM is perpendicular to AB and ON is perpendicular to CD. AB = 24 cm, OM = 5 cm, ON = 12 cm. Find the :
(i) radius of the circle
(ii) length of chord CD.
![In figure, O is the center of circle. AB and CD are two chords of the circle. OM is perpendicular to AB and ON is perpendicular to CD. AB = 24 cm, OM = 5 cm, ON = 12 cm. Find the radius of circle length of chord CD. Circle, ML Aggarwal Understanding Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.](https://cdn1.knowledgeboat.com/img/mla9/q7a-c15-ex-15-1-circle-ml-aggarwal-solutions-icse-class-9-971x1065.png)
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