Circle angles and arcs intro

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What is the definition of a circle?

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A circle is a set of points in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed point called the center.

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What is the measure of a full circle in degrees?

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360 degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.5B

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a central angle?

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A central angle is an angle whose vertex is at the center of the circle and whose sides are radii that intersect the circle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is an inscribed angle?

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An inscribed angle is an angle formed by two chords in a circle which have a common endpoint.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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How do you calculate the measure of an inscribed angle?

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The measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of the intercepted arc.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is a minor arc?

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A minor arc is an arc that measures less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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What is a major arc?

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A major arc is an arc that measures more than 180 degrees.

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What is the relationship between the central angle and the arc it intercepts?

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

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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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: Length = (θ/360) * 2πr, where θ is the central angle in degrees and r is the radius.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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What is the formula for the circumference of a circle?

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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