Segments in Circles

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What is a segment in a circle?

Back

A segment in a circle is a region bounded by a chord and the arc that it subtends.

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

Back

The area of a circle is given by the formula A = πr², where r is the radius.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the relationship between the angles formed by two intersecting chords in a circle?

Back

The angles formed by two intersecting chords are related such that the measure of each angle is equal to half the sum of the measures of the arcs intercepted by the angle and its vertical angle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is a chord in a circle?

Back

A chord is a line segment whose endpoints lie on the circle.

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What is the diameter of a circle?

Back

The diameter is a chord that passes through the center of the circle and is the longest chord.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the relationship between the radius and diameter of a circle?

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The diameter is twice the length of the radius (d = 2r).

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the formula for the circumference of a circle?

Back

The circumference of a circle is given by the formula C = 2πr, where r is the radius.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is an arc in a circle?

Back

An arc is a portion of the circumference of a circle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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What is a sector in a circle?

Back

A sector is a region enclosed by two radii and the arc between them.

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How do you find the length of an arc?

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The length of an arc can be found using the formula L = (θ/360) × 2πr, where θ is the central angle in degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5