circle parts Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Secant
A
Intersects circle in two parts
2
Q
Tangent
A
Intersects circle at one point
3
Q
Central Angle
A
An angle with a vertex at the center, and two sides that are radi.
4
Q
Inscribed angle
A
An angle with a vertex on the side and two sides that are chords.
5
Q
Arc
A
A portion of the edge of the circle defined by the two endpoints
symbol in upside down U.
6
Q
Minor Arc
A
Arc with a measure less than 180 degrees.
Uses 2 letters to name it.
7
Q
Major Arc
A
An arc with a measure greater than 180 degrees.
Uses 3 letter to name it
