PARTS OF A CIRCLE

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What is the diameter of a circle?

Back

The diameter is a straight line that passes through the center of the circle and connects two points on its circumference. It is twice the length of the radius.

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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 circumference of the circle.

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Define circumference.

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Circumference is the distance around the circle, calculated as C = 2πr, where r is the radius.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is a sector of a circle?

Back

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

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What is a segment in a circle?

Back

A segment is the area enclosed by a chord and the arc connecting the endpoints of the chord.

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What is a minor arc?

Back

A minor arc is an arc that is smaller than a semicircle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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What is a major arc?

Back

A major arc is an arc that is larger than a semicircle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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What is a tangent to a circle?

Back

A tangent is a line that touches the circle at exactly one point.

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What is a point of tangency?

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A point of tangency is the point where a tangent touches the circle.

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What is a radius?

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A radius is a line segment from the center of the circle to any point on its circumference.