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is there any formula for the lenght of the intercept made by any circle on a line ?

is there any formula for the lenght of the intercept made by any circle on a line ? 

Grade:12

2 Answers

Himaja
40 Points
9 years ago
Yes, 
Length of intercept made by circle on a line = 2(r2- p2)1/2
where r = radius of circle,
         p = perpendicular distance from centre to the line
Himaja
40 Points
9 years ago
Yes, 
Length of intercept made by circle on a line = 2(r2- p2)1/2
where r = radius of circle,
         p = perpendicular distance from centre to the line

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