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What is a chord in a circle?

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A chord is a line segment with both endpoints on the circle.

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What is the definition of a diameter?

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

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What is an arc in a circle?

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An arc is a portion of the circumference of a circle.

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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.

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What is an inscribed angle?

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An inscribed angle is an angle whose vertex is on the circle and whose sides are chords of the circle.

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What is the relationship between an inscribed angle and the arc it intercepts?

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

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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 a minor arc?

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

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What is a semi-circle?

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A semi-circle is an arc whose measure is half of a circle (180 degrees).

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How do you calculate the measure of an arc?

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The measure of an arc can be calculated based on the central angle that intercepts it.