Parts of a Circle

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What is the definition of a circle?

Back

A circle is a set of points in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed point called the center.

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What is the diameter of a circle?

Back

The diameter is the longest distance across the circle, passing through the center, and is twice the length of the radius.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the radius of a circle?

Back

The radius is the distance from the center of the circle to any point on its circumference.

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What is a chord in a circle?

Back

A chord is a line segment whose endpoints lie on the circle.

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What is an arc in a circle?

Back

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

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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What is a minor arc?

Back

A minor arc is an arc that is smaller than a semicircle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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What is a major arc?

Back

A major arc is an arc that is larger than a semicircle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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How do you calculate the circumference of a circle?

Back

The circumference can be calculated using the formula C = 2πr, where r is the radius.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the relationship between diameter and radius?

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The diameter is equal to twice the radius (d = 2r).

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

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The area of a circle can be calculated using the formula A = πr², where r is the radius.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4