Chord distance

The circle k (S, 6 cm), calculate the chord distance from the center circle S when the length of the chord is t = 10 cm.

Correct result:

x =  3.32 cm

Solution:

x=62−(10/2)2=3.32 cmx=\sqrt{ 6^{ 2 }-(10/2)^{ 2 } }=3.32 \ \text{cm}

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