The lengths of two parallel chords of a circle are $6\, cm$ and $8\, cm$. If the smaller chord is at a distance of $4\, cm$ from the centre,what is the distance of the other chord from the centre (in $, cm$)?

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $6$

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