At one end $A$ of a diameter $AB$ of a circle of radius $5 \, cm$,a tangent $XY$ is drawn to the circle. The length of the chord $CD$ parallel to $XY$ and at a distance of $8 \, cm$ from $A$ is (in $cm$):

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $8$

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