Secant Tangent Chord Intersecting Angle

What is the definition of a tangent?

• A line that intersects the circle on two points.

• A line that passes through the center of the circle.

• A line segment that passes through the center of the circle.

• A line that intersects the circle on only one point.

What is the definition of a secant?

• A line segment whose endpoints are on the circle.

• A line that intersects a circle in one point.

• A line that intersects a circle in two points.

• A line segment which intersects the circle at the point of secancy.

Solve for x.

• 10

• 85

• 170

• 180

Q1. What is the total number of items?

• A) 240

• B) 230

• C) 205

• D) 255

A ____ is a line, ray, or segment that intersects a circle at two points.

• Tangent

• Secant

• Radius

• Arc

In a circle, if a diameter bisects a chord (that is not a diameter), then:

• it is a secant

• it is parallel to the chord

• it is perpendicular to the chord

• it is just shaking out the sillies

A tangent line intersecting with a radius always creates a ____________ angle

• right

• acute

• obtuse

• straight

What is the measure of ∠PTQ?

• 100°

• 140°

• 180°

• 120°

A(n) _____ to a circle is a line, ray or segment in the plane of the circle that intersects the circle in exactly one point.

• tangent

• secant

• radius

• arc

Find the value of x.

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• 13

• 3

• 6