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Parts of Circles

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  • Line segment whose endpoints are on the circle is called a _____.
    chord
  • What is the difference between a secant line and a tangent line?
    A secant line intersects the circle twice, but a tangent line only touches the circle once.
  • Type of arc that is more than 180 degrees.
    major arc
  • Name the figure.
    Radius AB
  • Type of arc that is less than 180 degrees.
    minor arc
  • Name the point of tangency.
    Point D
  • Name the figure.
    Chord CD
  • Set of all points that are the same distance from the center point is called a _____.
    circle
  • A line that touches the circle once is called a _____.
    tangent line
  • Point where the tangent line touches is called a _____.
    point of tangency.
  • Name the figure.
    Secant Line GH
  • Name the tangent line.
    DH
  • Name the minor arc.
    Arc KL
  • A chord that passes through the center of the circle is called a _____.
    diameter
  • Name the secant line.
    BC
  • Piece of the area of the circle is called a _____.
    sector
  • Name the figure.
    Circle A
  • Name the figure.
    Diameter EF
  • Name the major arc.
    Arc LMK
  • Piece of the circumference (outside) of the circle is called an _____.
    arc
  • What is the longest possible chord of a circle called?
    Diameter
  • A line that intersects the circle twice is called a _____.
    secant line
  • What is the point of tangency?
    Point I
  • Name a radius.
    AE or AF
  • Name the figure.
    Tangent Line IJ
  • Name the diameter.
    EF
  • Name the circle.
    Circle A
  • Name the figure.
    Sector ONP
  • Line segment from the center to a point on the circle is called a _____.
    radius
  • Type of arc that is exactly 180 degrees.
    semi-circle
  • Name the chord (not the diameter).
    GI