Maths / Circles / Perpendicular From Centre of Circle Bisects the Chord and Vice Versa

QUESTION

 In the figure given below, O is the centre of the circle, $OM \perp PN,\; OM=3$ units and $MN=3$ units. What is the length of PM ?

 OPTIONS A. 3 units B. 6 units C. 1.5 units D. 9 units
Right Option : A

EXPLANATION
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As Om is perpendicular to the chord from the center so it bisects the chord

Hence M is the nidpoint

PM = MN = 3 units

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