Geometryeasy · Past Paper
What is the length of the longest chord of a circle with radius 5.5 cm?
A5.5 cm
B10 cm
C11 cm
D22 cm
✓ Correct Answer: C — 11 cm
The longest chord is the diameter, which is 2 * radius = 2 * 5.5 = 11 cm.
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