true or false? in \odot o, radius \overline{op} intersects chord \overline{ac} in point b so that ab = 5 units and bc = 5 units. this means that \overline{op} is perpendicular to \overline{ac}.

a. true
b. false

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true or false? in \odot o, radius \overline{op} intersects chord \overline{ac} in point b so that ab = 5 units and bc = 5 units. this means that \overline{op} is perpendicular to \overline{ac}.

a. true
b. false

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A. True

B. False

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Analyze the geometric properties of the chord and radius

Apply circle theorems regarding perpendicular bisectors

Determine the truth value of the statement

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