Mathematics
Grade 10
15 min
Parts of a circle
Parts of a circle
What you'll learn
- Identify prime numbers from a list of whole numbers between 1 and 50 with at least 80% accuracy.
- Explain the difference between prime and composite numbers using examples, demonstrating understanding in writing or verbally.
- Determine whether a given number between 1 and 100 is prime or composite, justifying their answer using divisibility rules or factor pairs in at least 3 out of 4 attempts.
- Create a factor tree to decompose a composite number less than 50 into its prime factors.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and define the center, radius, diameter, chord, secant, and tangent of a circle.
Differentiate between a chord, a secant, and a tangent line.
Explain and apply the relationship between the radius and the diameter (d = 2r).
Identify and name minor arcs, major arcs, and semicircles using correct notation.
Define a central angle and relate its measure to the measure of its intercepted arc.
Distinguish between a sector and a segment of a circle.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Radius (r)A line segment from the center of a circle to any point on the circle's circumference.In a circle with center P, if Q is a point on the circle, then the segment PQ is a radius.
Diameter (d)A special type of chord that passes through the center of the circle. Its length is twice the length of the radius.If a line segment AB passes through the center P of a circle and has its endpoints A and B on the circle, then AB is a diameter.
ChordA line segment whose endpoints both lie on the circle. The diameter is the longest possible chord.If points C and D are on a circle, the line segment CD is a chord.
SecantA line that intersects a circle at exactly two distinct points.A line that passes through points C and D on a circle is a secant line. It contains the ch...
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Core Formulas
Diameter-Radius Relationship
d = 2r
The diameter of a circle is always twice the length of its radius. Use this to find the diameter if you know the radius, or find the radius (r = d/2) if you know the diameter.
Circumference Formula
C = 2\pi r \quad \text{or} \quad C = \pi d
The circumference is the distance around the circle. Use C = 2πr when you know the radius, and C = πd when you know the diameter.
Central Angle and Arc Measure
m\angle APB = m(\text{arc } AB)
The degree measure of a central angle is equal to the degree measure of its intercepted minor arc. This is fundamental for relating angles to arcs.
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Which term defines a line segment from the center of a circle to any point on the circle's circumference?
A.Diameter
B.Radius
C.Chord
D.Secant
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A circle has a radius of 14 cm. What is the length of its diameter?
A.7 cm
B.14 cm
C.28 cm
D.49 cm
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What is a line in the same plane as a circle that intersects the circle at exactly one point?
A.Chord
B.Secant
C.Radius
D.Tangent
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