PARTS OF CIRCLES AND TANGENTS

What is the point where a circle and a tangent intersect called?

• Point of tangency

• Tangent point

• Circle junction

• Point of intersection

Identify the part of a circle that is a straight line segment connecting two points on the circle.

• Chord

• Radius

• Tangent

• Diameter

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Which part of a circle is a line that touches the circle at exactly one point?

• Secant

• Tangent

• Radius

• Chord

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.4

What is the name of the angle formed by two chords in a circle that have a common endpoint?

• Central Angle

• Tangent Angle

• Exterior Angle

• Inscribed Angle

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

Define the term 'diameter' in relation to a circle.

• A straight line passing from one side to the other through the center of the circle.

• The perimeter of the circle

• A curved line that connects two points on the circle

• The distance from the center to any point on the circle

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

What is the distance from the center of a circle to any point on the circle called?

• Radius

• Chord

• Circumference

• Diameter

A line that intersects a circle at exactly one point is known as what?

• Tangent

• Chord

• Radius

• Secant

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

CCSS.HSG.C.A.4

Differentiate between a major arc and a minor arc in a circle.

• A major arc is always the shortest arc in a circle.

• A minor arc measures more than 180 degrees.

• A major arc measures less than 180 degrees.

• In a circle, a major arc measures more than 180 degrees, and a minor arc measures less than 180 degrees.

Identify the part of a circle that is a portion of the circumference that is larger than a semicircle.

• Major sector

• Major arc

• Minor sector

• Semicircle

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

Which part of a circle is a portion of the circumference that is smaller than a semicircle?

• Chord

• Arc

• Diameter

• Radius

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5