n this diagram the circle centre O has a radius OD with length R cm. OD is perpendicular to the chord AB.   If AB = 2r cm and CD = h cm, express h in terms of R and r.

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In this diagram the circle centre O has a radius OD with length R cm. OD is perpendicular to the chord AB.

 

If AB = 2r cm and CD = h cm, express h in terms of R and r.

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