Lines and Segments in Circles

A line segment with one endpoint at the center and another on the circle

• Diameter

• Chord

• Radius

• Secant

A line that intersects the circle at two points

• Secant

• Tangent

• Diameter

• Chord

A line that touches the circle at exactly one point

• Tangent

• Secant

• Diameter

• Chord

Which of the following represents a radius

• segment GD

• line XM

• segment JD

• segment AC

Which of the following represents a secant?

• segment GD

• line XM

• segment AC

• line AC

What does segment GD represent?

• radius

• diameter

• tangent

• secant

Tags

CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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

Which of the following represents the point of tangency?

• point J

• point X

• point M

• point C

What type of angle is shown below?

• tangent angle

• inverse angle

• central angle

• circle angle

Tags

CCSS.HSG.C.A.2