Geometry Chapter 10: Circles

Front

What is the relationship between an inscribed angle and its intercepted arc?

Back

The inscribed angle equals 1/2 of the intercepted arc.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Front

Are the opposite angles of an inscribed quadrilateral supplementary?

Back

No, the opposite angles of an inscribed quadrilateral are not supplementary.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

Front

What is a line that intersects a circle in exactly 1 point called?

Back

A tangent.

Front

What is the standard equation of a circle?

Back

(x-h)² + (y-k)² = r², where (h,k) is the center and r is the radius.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1

Front

Are tangent segments from a common external point congruent?

Back

Yes, tangent segments from a common external point are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Front

What is a chord in a circle?

Back

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

Front

What is a secant line?

Back

A secant line is a line that intersects a circle at two points.

Front

What is the diameter of a circle?

Back

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

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Front

What is the measure of a central angle in relation to its intercepted arc?

Back

The measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Front

What is the relationship between the radius and the tangent at the point of tangency?

Back

The radius is perpendicular to the tangent line at the point of tangency.