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Practice Quiz: Chords and Arcs

Sharpen your chord and arc problem-solving skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 9
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Paper art illustrating trivia quiz on circle geometry, arcs and chords for high school students.

In circle geometry, what is a chord?
A line segment with both endpoints on the circle
A diameter only if it passes through the center
A curved segment of the circle
A line tangent to the circle
A chord is defined as a line segment whose endpoints lie on the circle's circumference. The other options describe parts of a circle that do not meet this definition.
What is an arc in a circle?
A curved part of the circle's circumference
A straight line through the center
A diameter
A line segment connecting two points on the circle
An arc is a portion of a circle's circumference that lies between two distinct points. It is different from a chord, which is the straight line connecting those two points.
What is the measure of a central angle that intercepts a semicircular arc?
180 degrees
360 degrees
90 degrees
45 degrees
A semicircular arc represents half of a full circle and measures 180 degrees. Therefore, the central angle intercepting that semicircle also measures 180 degrees.
If two chords in a circle are equal in length, what can be said about their intercepted arcs?
They are complementary
They are congruent
They are supplementary
They have different measures
Equal chords in a circle cut off arcs of equal measure. This is a key property in circle geometry that links chord lengths with their intercepted arcs.
What is the longest chord in a circle?
The diameter
A chord that does not pass through the center
A radius
An arc
The diameter is the longest chord in a circle because it passes through the center and spans the greatest distance across the circle. Other chords, not passing through the center, are necessarily shorter.
An inscribed angle intercepts an arc that is twice its measure. If an inscribed angle measures 30 degrees, what is the measure of its intercepted arc?
120 degrees
90 degrees
30 degrees
60 degrees
The Inscribed Angle Theorem states that an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc. Therefore, a 30-degree inscribed angle intercepts an arc of 60 degrees.
In a circle, if two chords are parallel, what relationship exists between the arcs between them on the same side?
There is no relationship
The arcs are complementary
The arcs are congruent
The arcs are supplementary
When two chords in a circle are parallel, the arcs between them on the same side of the chords are congruent. This is due to the symmetry present in the circle.
What is the relationship between a central angle and its intercepted arc?
They have equal measures
The central angle is half the arc measure
The arc measure is twice the central angle
There is no fixed relationship
By definition, the measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc. This direct correlation is one of the basic properties in circle geometry.
Which theorem explains the relationship between an inscribed angle and its intercepted arc?
Inscribed Angle Theorem
Central Angle Theorem
Tangent-Chord Theorem
Chord-Bisector Theorem
The Inscribed Angle Theorem states that an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc. This theorem is essential in solving many circle geometry problems involving chords and arcs.
If an inscribed angle and a central angle intercept the same arc, what is the relationship between the two angles?
They are equal
The central angle is half the inscribed angle
They add up to 90 degrees
The inscribed angle is half the central angle
The Inscribed Angle Theorem tells us that an inscribed angle is half the measure of the central angle that intercepts the same arc. This relationship is a fundamental aspect of circle geometry.
A circle has a radius of 10 cm. If a chord subtends a central angle of 60 degrees, what is the length of the chord?
20 cm
5 cm
15 cm
10 cm
The chord length is given by the formula: chord = 2r sin(angle/2). Substituting r = 10 cm and angle = 60° yields chord = 20 sin(30°) = 20 × 0.5 = 10 cm.
What is the angle between a tangent and a chord at the point of tangency equal to?
Half the measure of the intercepted arc
The sum of the intercepted arcs
The central angle of the circle
The inscribed angle in the alternate segment
The Angle Between Tangent and Chord Theorem states that the angle between a tangent and a chord is equal to the inscribed angle in the alternate segment. This theorem is useful in relating tangents to circle arcs.
When two chords intersect inside a circle, what relationship holds between the products of the segments of each chord?
One product is twice the other
The sum of the segments is equal
There is no specific relationship
The products are equal
The Intersecting Chords Theorem states that when two chords intersect inside a circle, the product of the segments of one chord equals the product of the segments of the other chord. This property is frequently used in solving problems involving intersecting chords.
What is the measure of an arc intercepted by an inscribed angle measuring 45 degrees?
45 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
135 degrees
According to the Inscribed Angle Theorem, the intercepted arc is twice the measure of the inscribed angle. Therefore, an inscribed angle of 45 degrees intercepts an arc of 90 degrees.
For any chord that is not a diameter, what is always true about its perpendicular bisector?
It passes through the circle's center
It bisects the central angle
It is parallel to the chord
It is equal in length to the radius
The perpendicular bisector of any chord in a circle always passes through the circle's center. This property is often used to determine the center of a circle.
Two chords intersect inside a circle forming an angle of 80°. If one intercepted arc measures 120°, what is the measure of the other intercepted arc corresponding to that angle?
40 degrees
100 degrees
60 degrees
80 degrees
For intersecting chords, the measure of the angle is half the sum of its intercepted arcs. Setting up the equation 80 = ½(120 + x) and solving for x gives 40 degrees.
A circle has a chord of length 16 cm and a radius of 10 cm. What is the measure of the central angle subtending this chord?
106.3°
80°
120°
90°
Using the chord length formula, chord = 2r sin(angle/2), we substitute 16 = 20 sin(angle/2) to get sin(angle/2) = 0.8. Thus, angle/2 ≈ 53.13° and the full central angle is approximately 106.3°.
In an inscribed quadrilateral, if one angle measures 80°, what is the measure of the angle opposite to it?
100°
110°
90°
80°
Opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary, meaning their measures add up to 180°. Therefore, the angle opposite an 80° angle measures 100°.
Two secants intersect outside a circle, intercepting arcs of 70° and 110°. What is the measure of the angle formed by these secants?
20°
40°
70°
55°
The angle formed by two secants intersecting outside a circle equals half the difference of the measures of the intercepted arcs. Here, half of (110° - 70°) is 20°.
A chord subtends an arc of 140° on a circle. What is the measure of an inscribed angle intercepting the same arc?
90°
140°
70°
35°
According to the Inscribed Angle Theorem, an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc. Therefore, an arc of 140° will subtend an inscribed angle of 70°.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze circle geometry concepts by identifying relationships between arcs and chords.
  2. Apply circle theorems and formulas to compute arc lengths and chord measures.
  3. Interpret geometric diagrams to extract key information about arcs and chords.
  4. Evaluate problem-solving strategies in circle geometry scenarios.
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in solving thought-provoking circle geometry problems.

3.06 Quiz: Chords & Arcs Practice Cheat Sheet

  1. Understanding Chords - A chord is a line connecting two points on the circle's edge, with the diameter as the champion chord running through the center. Visualizing chords helps you unlock the shape's secrets and relationships. byjus.com
  2. Chord Length Formula - Use Chord Length = 2 × √(r² − d²), where r is the radius and d is the shortest distance from the center to the chord. This formula is your go‑to tool for finding exact distances across the circle. byjus.com
  3. Equal Chords and Angles - Chords of equal length always subtend equal central angles, so matching chord lengths means matching angles at the center. Spotting these equalities can simplify many circle problems. byjus.com
  4. Perpendicular Bisector Theorem - A radius or diameter that's perpendicular to a chord slices it into two equal halves and also bisects the arc above it. Use this spoiler to reveal hidden lengths and angles. onlinemathlearning.com
  5. Congruent Chords and Arcs - In any circle, congruent chords have congruent arcs and vice versa - equal parts for equal measures! This mirror relationship is a staple for arc‑and‑chord puzzles. dummies.com
  6. Intersecting Chords Theorem - When two chords cross inside the circle, the product of one chord's segment lengths equals the other's product (AE × EB = CE × ED). It's like balance in the circular universe! en.wikipedia.org
  7. Chords Equidistant from Center - If two chords sit at the same distance from the center, they're twins in length. Spotting equidistance gives you instant congruence - no calculations needed! onlinemathlearning.com
  8. Angle Subtended by Chord - The central angle is always twice the inscribed angle that hits the same chord. This Inscribed Angle Theorem is your shortcut for jumping between angles on and inside the circle. byjus.com
  9. Perpendicular from Center to Chord - Dropping a perpendicular from the circle's center to a chord bisects that chord into equal lengths. This simple draw‑and‑snip trick solves many distance riddles. onlinemathlearning.com
  10. Chord and Arc Relationship - Equal‑length chords always carve out equal arcs, so once you know one, you know the other. This pairing is perfect for unlocking hidden arc measures in geometry quests. cliffsnotes.com
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