Radius and Diameter of Circles

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What is the definition of diameter in a circle?

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The diameter is the longest distance across a circle, passing through the center, and is equal to twice the radius.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the definition of radius in a circle?

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The radius is the distance from the center of the circle to any point on its circumference.

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If the diameter of a circle is 16 cm, what is the radius?

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The radius is 8 cm, since the radius is half of the diameter.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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If the radius of a circle is 18 cm, what is the diameter?

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The diameter is 36 cm, since the diameter is twice the radius.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the relationship between radius and diameter?

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The diameter is always twice the length of the radius.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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How do you calculate the circumference of a circle using the diameter?

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Circumference can be calculated using the formula C = π * diameter.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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How do you calculate the circumference of a circle using the radius?

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Circumference can be calculated using the formula C = 2 * π * radius.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the formula for the area of a circle using the radius?

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Area can be calculated using the formula A = π * radius².

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the formula for the area of a circle using the diameter?

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Area can be calculated using the formula A = (π/4) * diameter².

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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Is a line segment that connects two points on the circumference of a circle and passes through the center a radius or diameter?

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It is a diameter.