What is the measure of a major arc in terms of a minor arc

What is the measure of a major arc in terms of a minor arc

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the concept of arcs in a circle, focusing on the differences between minor and major arcs. It describes how to label major arcs using three points on the circle and provides a method to calculate the length of a major arc by subtracting the minor arc's value from 360 degrees.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between a central angle and its corresponding minor arc?

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

The central angle is twice the measure of the minor arc.

The central angle is unrelated to the minor arc.

The central angle is half the measure of the minor arc.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is a major arc different from a minor arc?

A major arc is smaller than a minor arc.

A major arc is the same size as a minor arc.

A major arc is larger and includes the rest of the circle not covered by the minor arc.

A major arc is unrelated to a minor arc.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use three points when describing a major arc?

To make the arc look more complex.

To ensure the arc is longer.

To clearly distinguish it from a minor arc.

To make calculations easier.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula to find the measure of a major arc?

Add 180 degrees to the minor arc.

Subtract the minor arc from 180 degrees.

Add the minor arc to 360 degrees.

Subtract the minor arc from 360 degrees.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional information is usually provided to help label a major arc?

A fourth point on the circle.

The radius of the circle.

A third point on the circle.

The diameter of the circle.