Distance Between Chords and the Centre of a Circle
2016-12-05 06:35
This applet demonstrates the geometric properties of the distance between chords and a circle's center. By constructing a circle, chords, and perpendicular segments from the center to the chords, it illustrates the relationship between the center-to-chord distance, chord length, and radius. Ideal for secondary geometry to understand circle properties and the perpendicular bisector theorem.
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