Geometry Tangent Lines and Circles

Which of the following represents a minor arc? *Check all that apply*

• arc ACE

• arc BC

• arc BDE

• arc EA

Which of the following represents a major arc? *Check all that apply*

• arc ACE

• arc ABC

• arc BCE

• arc EA

What does segment GD represent?

• radius

• diameter

• tangent

• secant

What is the name of the circle?

• circle geometry

• circle GJD

• circle X

• circle J

What type of angle is shown below?

• tangent angle

• inverse angle

• central angle

• circle angle

Is line AB tangent to the circle?

• YES

• NO
  NO

• Can't Tell
  Can't Tell

A line in the same plane as a circle that intersects the circle at exactly one point is a ____________.

• tangent

• secant

• chord

• radius

A tangent is a line that touches a circle at just one point and forms a right angle with the circle's radius.

• True

• False

In the diagram, a tangent and a line drawn to the point of tangency form a right triangle. Solve for "?" (the length of the hypotenuse)

• 15

• 6

• -24

• 14

find the measure of y

• 30

• 60

• 90

• 180