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In two concentric circles, prove that all chords of the outer circle which touch the inner circle are of equal length.


Given: Two concentric circles with centre O. AB, CD and EF are the chords of the outer circle.
To prove: AB = CD = EF.
Proof:
OP, OQ and OR are the distances of the chord AB, CD and EF from the centre.
But OP = OR = OQ = radius
Since the chords are at equal distances from the centre they are equal.

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