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Describe the relationship between the angle formed by a tangent and a chord at the point of tangency and the angle subtended by the same chord in the alternate segment of the circle.
Describe the relationship between the angle formed by a tangent and a chord at the point of tangency and the angle subtended by the same chord in the alternate segment of the circle.
The angle between the tangent and the chord is equal to the angle subtended by the chord in the alternate segment.
Explain what happens when a line is drawn from the center of a circle perpendicular to a chord. What conclusion can you draw?
Explain what happens when a line is drawn from the center of a circle perpendicular to a chord. What conclusion can you draw?
The line from the center bisects the chord. It is perpendicular to the chord and divides it into two equal parts.
In a circle, two chords are equidistant from the center. What can you conclude about the lengths of these chords?
In a circle, two chords are equidistant from the center. What can you conclude about the lengths of these chords?
The chords are equal in length. If chords are the same distance from the center, they are congruent.
Describe a practical application where understanding circle theorems is essential. Provide a specific example.
Describe a practical application where understanding circle theorems is essential. Provide a specific example.
Two circles share the same center. A chord exists in the larger circle that is tangent to the smaller circle. How is the chord of the larger circle related to the point of tangency on the smaller circle?
Two circles share the same center. A chord exists in the larger circle that is tangent to the smaller circle. How is the chord of the larger circle related to the point of tangency on the smaller circle?
In a circle with center O, arc AB subtends an angle of $70^\circ$ at the circumference. What is the measure of angle AOB at the center?
In a circle with center O, arc AB subtends an angle of $70^\circ$ at the circumference. What is the measure of angle AOB at the center?
Points A, B, C, and D lie on the circumference of a circle. If angles $\angle ACB$ and $\angle ADB$ subtend the same arc AB, and $\angle ACB = 35^\circ$, what is the measure of $\angle ADB$?
Points A, B, C, and D lie on the circumference of a circle. If angles $\angle ACB$ and $\angle ADB$ subtend the same arc AB, and $\angle ACB = 35^\circ$, what is the measure of $\angle ADB$?
If AB is the diameter of a circle and C is a point on the circumference, what is the measure of angle $\angle ACB$?
If AB is the diameter of a circle and C is a point on the circumference, what is the measure of angle $\angle ACB$?
ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. If $\angle A = 80^\circ$, what is the measure of the opposite angle, $\angle C$?
ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. If $\angle A = 80^\circ$, what is the measure of the opposite angle, $\angle C$?
A tangent line touches a circle at point P. If a radius is drawn from the center O to point P, what is the angle between the tangent and the radius?
A tangent line touches a circle at point P. If a radius is drawn from the center O to point P, what is the angle between the tangent and the radius?
From an external point T, two tangents TA and TB are drawn to a circle. If TA = 8 cm, what is the length of TB?
From an external point T, two tangents TA and TB are drawn to a circle. If TA = 8 cm, what is the length of TB?
A tangent PT touches a circle at T. Chord TA is drawn from T. If the angle between the tangent PT and the chord TA is $60^\circ$, what is the angle in the alternate segment?
A tangent PT touches a circle at T. Chord TA is drawn from T. If the angle between the tangent PT and the chord TA is $60^\circ$, what is the angle in the alternate segment?
In a circle, chord AB is parallel to tangent CD. If $\angle BAC = 25^\circ$, determine the measure of $\angle ABC$.
In a circle, chord AB is parallel to tangent CD. If $\angle BAC = 25^\circ$, determine the measure of $\angle ABC$.
Flashcards
Circle Theorems
Circle Theorems
Relationships between angles, chords, tangents, and radii in a circle.
Angle at the Center Theorem
Angle at the Center Theorem
The angle at the center is twice the angle at the circumference subtended by the same arc.
Angles in the Same Segment Theorem
Angles in the Same Segment Theorem
Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.
Angle in a Semicircle Theorem
Angle in a Semicircle Theorem
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Cyclic Quadrilateral Theorem
Cyclic Quadrilateral Theorem
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Tangent-Radius Theorem
Tangent-Radius Theorem
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Tangents from a Common Point Theorem
Tangents from a Common Point Theorem
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Alternate Segment Theorem
Alternate Segment Theorem
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Tangent-Chord Angle Theorem
Tangent-Chord Angle Theorem
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Perpendicular Bisector Theorem
Perpendicular Bisector Theorem
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Chord Bisection Theorem
Chord Bisection Theorem
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Equidistant Chords Theorem
Equidistant Chords Theorem
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Equal Distance Chords Theorem
Equal Distance Chords Theorem
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Study Notes
- Circle theorems are geometrical theorems describing the relationships between angles, chords, tangents, and radii in a circle.
- They are fundamental concepts in Euclidean geometry.
- They are used to solve problems related to circles.
Angle at the Center Theorem
- The angle at the center of a circle, subtended by an arc, is twice the angle at the circumference subtended by the same arc.
- If O is the center of the circle, and A and B are points on the circumference, then the angle AOB is twice the angle ACB, where C is any other point on the circumference.
- This theorem is essential for finding unknown angles in circle problems.
Angle in the Same Segment Theorem
- Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.
- If A, B, C, and D are points on the circumference of a circle and A and B are fixed points, then the angle ACB is equal to the angle ADB, provided that C and D are in the same segment (i.e., on the same side of the chord AB).
- This theorem helps in identifying equal angles within a circle.
Angle in a Semicircle Theorem
- The angle in a semicircle is a right angle (90 degrees).
- If AB is the diameter of a circle and C is any point on the circumference, then the angle ACB is a right angle.
- This theorem is a special case of the "Angle at the Center Theorem" where the angle at the center is 180 degrees (straight line).
Cyclic Quadrilateral Theorem
- The opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral add up to 180 degrees.
- A cyclic quadrilateral is a quadrilateral whose vertices all lie on the circumference of a circle.
- If ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, then angle A + angle C = 180 degrees and angle B + angle D = 180 degrees.
- This theorem is useful for solving problems involving quadrilaterals inscribed in circles.
Tangent-Radius Theorem
- A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius drawn to the point of contact.
- If a line touches a circle at only one point (tangent) and a radius is drawn to that point, the angle between the tangent and the radius is 90 degrees.
Tangents from a Common Point Theorem
- Tangents drawn from a common external point to a circle are equal in length.
- If two tangents are drawn from an external point to a circle, the lengths of the segments from the external point to the points of tangency are equal.
Alternate Segment Theorem
- The angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment.
- If a tangent is drawn at point A on a circle and AB is a chord, then the angle between the tangent and the chord AB is equal to the angle subtended by the chord AB in the alternate segment of the circle.
- It helps relate angles formed by tangents and chords.
Chord Properties
- A line drawn from the center of a circle perpendicular to a chord bisects the chord.
- If a line is drawn from the center of the circle to the midpoint of a chord, it is perpendicular to the chord.
- Equal chords are equidistant from the center.
- Chords that are the same distance from the center are equal in length.
Applications
- Circle theorems are used to solve a variety of geometric problems.
- They are essential for calculating angles and lengths in circles.
- They are utilized in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and computer graphics.
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Explore circle theorems including the angle at the center theorem and the angle in the same segment theorem. Understand the relationships between angles, chords, tangents, and radii in a circle. These theorems are fundamental in Euclidean geometry.
