REGULAR POLYGONS
PLANE FIGURES
Parts of a Circle
Circle – set of all
points _________
equidistant
C from a given point
called the _____
centerof
the circle.
Symbol: C
CHORD:
A segment
whose
endpoints
are on the
circle
DIAMETER:
Distance across
the circle
P through its
center
Also known as the
longest chord.
RADIUS:
Distance
P
from the
center to
point on
circle
Formula
Radius = ½ diameter
or
Diameter = 2r
D = ?
r = ?
r = ?
D = ?
Use P to determine whether each
statement is true or false.
Q
1. RT is a diameter. False
R
2. PS is a radius. True P
3. QT is a chord. True S
T
Secant Line:
intersects the
circle at exactly
TWO points
Tangent Line:
a LINE that intersects the circle
exactly ONE time
Forms a 90°angle
with one radius
Point of Tangency: The
point where the tangent
intersects the circle
Name the term that best describes the notation.
c a nt
Se
i u s
Ra d
Diamete
Ch r
or
d
g e n t
Ta n
ASSESSMENT
Identify the following parts of the circle.
D
C
1. DC • chord
2. AB • radius A B
3. AC • diameter
E
4. line E • tangent
5. DC • secant
Note: The following are possible answers.
radius diameter chord midpoint secant tangent
Central Angles
An angle whose vertex is at the
center of the circle
Central angle
A
C
B
APB is a Central Angle
3 Types of Arcs
A
Major Arc Minor Arc
More than 180° Less than 180°
P
ACB AB
C
To name: use 3 B To name: use 2
letters letters
Semicircle: An Arc that equals 180°
E D
To name: use 3
letters
P
F
EDF
Identify the parts
THINGS TO KNOW AND
REMEMBER ALWAYS
A circle has 360 degrees
A semicircle has 180 degrees
Vertical Angles are CONGRUENT
Linear Pairs are
SUPPLEMENTARY
Formula
measure Arc = measure Central Angle
Measure of Arcs & Angles
In a circle, the measure of the central angle is
always equal to the measure of its intercepted arc.
x=n
m ∠ ABC = m AC n°
C
• If ∠ ABC is 80°, A
what is the measure x°
of arc AC?
B°
m AC = 80°
Measure of Arcs & Angles
EXAMPLE: In the diagram below, if the m ∠ xyz is 68°, find
the measure of a.) minor arc and b.) major arc.
SOLUTION:
a. measure of minor arc
m ∠xyz = m xz (since ∠xyz is a central angle)
m xz = 68° x
b. measure of major arc
major arc = 360° – m xz (minor arc)
68°
=360° – 68°
y
68°
m xz (major arc) = 292°
292° z
Find the measures.
EB is a diameter. A
m AB = 96° E
m ACB = 264° Q 96
m AE = 84° B
C
Arc Addition Postulate
A
C
B
m ABC = m AB + m BC
Tell me the measure of the following arcs.
AC is a diameter.
D A
140
m DAB = 240 R
40
100
80
m BCA = 260 C
B
Congruent Arcs have the same measure and
MUST come from the same circle or of congruent
circles.
C
B
D
45
45
A 110
Arc length is proportional to “r”
Textbook
p. 396 #11
p. 404 #11 – 16, 25 – 30, 38
