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What is the relationship between the radius and diameter of a circle?
What is the relationship between the radius and diameter of a circle?
What is the difference between a chord and a diameter of a circle?
What is the difference between a chord and a diameter of a circle?
If the radius of a circle is 5 cm, what is its circumference?
If the radius of a circle is 5 cm, what is its circumference?
What is the difference in the angle measurement between a central angle and an inscribed angle that intercept the same arc?
What is the difference in the angle measurement between a central angle and an inscribed angle that intercept the same arc?
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If a circle is inscribed in a triangle, what is the relationship between the sides of the triangle and the circle?
If a circle is inscribed in a triangle, what is the relationship between the sides of the triangle and the circle?
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What is the measure of an exterior angle formed by two tangents to a circle, if the intercepted arcs measure 120 degrees and 60 degrees?
What is the measure of an exterior angle formed by two tangents to a circle, if the intercepted arcs measure 120 degrees and 60 degrees?
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What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 10 cm?
What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 10 cm?
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A line segment that intersects a circle at two points is called a...
A line segment that intersects a circle at two points is called a...
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Flashcards
Circle
Circle
A two-dimensional shape where all points are equidistant from the center.
Radius
Radius
The distance from the center to any point on the circle.
Diameter
Diameter
A line segment through the center with endpoints on the circle; twice the radius.
Chord
Chord
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Tangent
Tangent
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Sector
Sector
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Central Angle
Central Angle
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Inscribed Angle
Inscribed Angle
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Study Notes
Definitions and Properties
- A circle is a two-dimensional geometric shape consisting of all points in a plane that are equidistant from a given point called the center.
- The distance from the center to any point on the circle is called the radius.
- A line segment that passes through the center and has endpoints on the circle is called a diameter. The diameter is twice the length of the radius.
- A chord is a line segment with endpoints on the circle. A diameter is a special type of chord.
- A tangent to a circle is a line that intersects the circle at exactly one point. This point of intersection is called the point of tangency.
- A sector is a region bounded by two radii and an arc of the circle.
- A segment is a region bounded by a chord and an arc of the circle.
- Concentric circles are circles that have the same center but different radii.
Circumference and Area
- The circumference of a circle is the distance around the circle. The formula for circumference is C = 2πr, where r is the radius.
- The area of a circle is the amount of space enclosed by the circle. The formula for the area is A = πr^2, where r is the radius.
Angles in Circles
- A central angle is an angle whose vertex is at the center of the circle and whose sides intersect the circle. The measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc.
- An inscribed angle is an angle whose vertex is on the circle and whose sides intersect the circle. The measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc.
- A circumscribed angle is the angle which is formed by two tangents, with each tangent touching the circle at a single point. A line that is tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency.
- An exterior angle formed by two secants or tangents is equal to half the difference of the measures of the intercepted arcs.
Circles and other shapes
- Circles can be inscribed within or circumscribed around other shapes, such as triangles or squares.
- For example, a circle that is inscribed in a triangle touches all three sides of the triangle. If a circle is circumscribed around a triangle, the circle passes through all three vertices (corners) of the triangle.
Applications of Circles
- Circles play a crucial role in various fields, including:
- Engineering (designing wheels, gears, etc.)
- Architecture (designing circular buildings or structures)
- Mathematics (in trigonometry, calculus, coordinate geometry)
- Physics (describing oscillatory motion, circular motion)
Key Formulas
- Circumference: C = 2πr
- Area: A = πr^2
- Diameter: d = 2r
Special Cases and Examples
- A unit circle is a circle with radius 1.
- The value of pi (π) is an irrational number approximately equal to 3.14159. Its value is crucial to calculating the circumference and area of circles.
- Examples of circles in everyday life include wheels, clocks, and coins.
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This quiz covers essential definitions and properties of circles, including terms like radius, diameter, chord, and tangent. It will test your understanding of the characteristics and formulas related to circles, such as circumference and area. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their geometric knowledge!
