find the value of ab

Answer:
AB = 16 Units
Explanation:
In the given figure, CD is the diameter and AB is the chord of the circle.
Since, diameter of the circle bisects the chord at right angle.
Therefore, AE = 1/2 AB
Or AB = 2AE...(1)
Let the center of the circle be given by O. Join OA.
OA = OD = 10 (Radii of same circle)
Triangle OAE is right triangle.
Now, by Pythagoras theorem: