In a circle, if a perpendicular is drawn from the center to a chord, what does it do to the chord?

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A Triples the length of the chord.
B Bisects the chord (cuts it into two equal halves).
C Makes the chord parallel to the diameter.
D Increases the distance of the chord from the center.

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Answer: B. Bisects the chord (cuts it into two equal halves).

Explanation: One of the fundamental theorems states that a perpendicular from the center of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.

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In a circle, if a perpendicular is drawn from the center to a chord, what does it do to the chord?

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