Central and Inscribed angles practice

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What is a minor arc?

Back

A minor arc is a portion of a circle that measures less than 180 degrees.

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What is a major arc?

Back

A major arc is a portion of a circle that measures more than 180 degrees.

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What is a semicircle?

Back

A semicircle is an arc that measures exactly 180 degrees.

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What is the definition of a circle?

Back

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

Front

What is an inscribed angle?

Back

An inscribed angle is an angle formed by two chords in a circle which have a common endpoint.

Front

Where is the vertex of an inscribed angle located?

Back

The vertex of an inscribed angle is located on the circle.

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

Back

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

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What is a chord in a circle?

Back

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

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What is the difference between a chord and a diameter?

Back

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

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How do you identify a minor arc in a circle?

Back

A minor arc is identified as the shorter arc connecting two points on the circle.