Circle

A circle is a two-dimensional shape where every point on the boundary is equidistant from a central point, called the center. The circle is actually the inner part of the circumference, i.e., the enclosed area inside the circle frame. This distance between the boundary and the center is called radius. The diameter is twice the radius, and it passes through the center, dividing the circle into two equal parts.

Below are some examples of circles with different circumferences. The colored part in each represents the circle:

examples of circles with different circumferences.
More relevant components of the circle:
  • Radius: The distance from the center of the circle to any point on the circumference.
  • Diameter: A straight line passing through the center that connects two points on the circumference, equal to twice the radius.
  • Arc: A portion of the circumference.
  • Chord: A line segment connecting two points on the circle.
  • Tangent: A line that touches the circle at exactly one point.

Circumference

The perimeter or boundary length of the circle.
Can be calculated as: C=2πrC=2\pi r

Area

he space enclosed within the circle, calculated as A=πr2A = \pi r^2

Practice Circle

Examples with solutions for Circle

Exercise #1

There are only 4 radii in a circle.

Step-by-Step Solution

A radius is a straight line that connects the center of the circle with a point on the circle itself.

Therefore, the answer is incorrect, as there are infinite radii.

Answer

False

Exercise #2

If the radius of a circle is 5 cm, then the length of the diameter is 10 cm.

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine if the statement "If the radius of a circle is 5 cm, then the length of the diameter is 10 cm" is true, we need to use the relationship between the radius and diameter of a circle.

The diameter d d of a circle is calculated using the formula:

d=2r d = 2r

where r r is the radius. In this problem, the radius r r is given as 5 cm.

Using the formula, the diameter is:

d=2×5cm=10cm d = 2 \times 5 \, \text{cm} = 10 \, \text{cm}

This matches exactly the length of the diameter given in the problem.

Therefore, the statement "If the radius of a circle is 5 cm, then the length of the diameter is 10 cm" is True.

Answer

True

Exercise #3

Which figure shows the radius of a circle?

Step-by-Step Solution

It is a straight line connecting the center of the circle to a point located on the circle itself.

Therefore, the diagram that fits the definition is c.

In diagram a, the line does not pass through the center, and in diagram b, it is a diameter.

Answer

Exercise #4

Which diagram shows a circle with a point marked in the circle and not on the circle?

Step-by-Step Solution

The interpretation of "in a circle" is inside the circle.

In diagrams (a) and (d) the point is on the circle, while in diagram (c) the point is outside of the circle.

Answer

Exercise #5

M is the center of the circle.

Perhaps AB=CD AB=CD

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Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

CD is a diameter, since it passes through the center of the circle, meaning it is the longest segment in the circle.

AB does not pass through the center of the circle and is not a diameter, therefore it is necessarily shorter.

Therefore:

ABCD AB\ne CD

Answer

No

Exercise #6

The number Pi (π) (\pi) represents the relationship between which parts of the circle?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will clarify the relationship between the constant π\pi and parts of a circle.

The number π\pi is a constant that relates the circumference of a circle (the perimeter) to its diameter. The formula for the circumference CC of a circle is given by:

C=π×d C = \pi \times d

where CC is the circumference, and dd is the diameter of the circle. This equation shows that π\pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which remains constant for all circles.

Therefore, π\pi indeed represents the relationship between the circle’s perimeter and its diameter.

Thus, the correct answer is: Perimeter and diameter

Answer

Perimeter and diameter

Exercise #7

A point whose distance from the center of the circle is _______ than the radius, is outside the circle.

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember that the circle is actually the inner part of the circumference, meaning the enclosed area within the frame of the circumference.

Therefore, a point whose distance is greater than the center of the circle will necessarily be outside the circle.

Answer

greater

Exercise #8

Where does a point need to be so that its distance from the center of the circle is the shortest?

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember that the circle is actually the inner part of the circumference, meaning the enclosed area within the frame of the circumference.

Therefore, a point whose distance is less than the radius from the center of the circle will necessarily be inside the circle.

Answer

Inside

Exercise #9

All ____ about the circle located in the distance ____ from the ____ circle

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will consider the parts of a circle and how they interplay based on the description provided in the incomplete sentence:

  • Step 1: Recognize that the first blank needs a term that refers to the primary element defining a circle externally.
  • Step 2: The second blank needs a term associated with 'equal' as it describes distances from a specific location, hinting at a property of circles.
  • Step 3: The third blank likely wants us to relate this location to the circle itself, denoting the standard geometric reference point.

Now, let's fill in each blank systematically:

The first term 'Point' refers to all points lying on the perimeter of a circle. In the definition of a circle, each point on the circle’s circumference maintains an equal distance from its center.

The second term 'equal' pertains to how all these points are at an equal distance - which is the radius - from the center.

The third term 'center' specifies the reference point within the circle from which every point on the circle is equidistant.

Thus, the complete statement is: "All point about the circle located in the distance equal from the center circle."

The correct choice that completes the sentence is: Point, equal, center.

Answer

Point, equal, center

Exercise #10

Identify which diagram shows the radius of a circle:

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Remember that a radius is a line segment connecting the center of the circle to a point that lies on the circle itself.

In drawing A, the line doesn't touch any point on the circle itself.

In drawing B, the line doesn't pass through the center of the circle.

We can see that in drawing C, the line that extends from the center of the circle is indeed connected to a point on the circle itself.

Answer

Exercise #11

Identify which diagram shows the radius of a circle:

Step-by-Step Solution

Remember that a radius is a line segment connecting the center of a circle to any point on the circle itself.

In drawing C we can see that the line coming from the center of the circle indeed connects to a point on the circle itself, while in the other drawings the lines don't touch any point on the circle.

Therefore, C is the correct drawing.

Answer

Exercise #12

In which of the circles is the point marked inside of the circle and not on the circumference?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember that the circular line draws the shape of the circle, and the inner part is called a disk.

Therefore, in diagram B, the point is located in the inner part, meaning inside the disk.

Answer

Exercise #13

A chord is a segment that connects two points on a circle.

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine the truth of the statement, we must consider the precise definition of a chord in the context of circle geometry:

A chord is specifically defined as a line segment whose endpoints both lie on a circle. This segment connects two distinct points on the circumference of the circle. This definition highlights the role of the chord as a geometric entity within the circle.

Given this definition, we evaluate the statement: "A chord is a segment that connects two points on a circle."

The provided statement accurately describes the nature of a chord. The endpoints of the segment must be on the circle, thus aligning perfectly with the standard definition of a chord.

Therefore, the statement is True.

Answer

True

Exercise #14

The diameter of a circle is twice as long as its radius.

Step-by-Step Solution

The diameter of a circle is defined as the distance across the circle through its center. It is directly related to the radius, which is the distance from the center to a point on the circumference of the circle.

By the standard definition in geometry, the diameter (d d ) of a circle is expressed in terms of its radius (r r ) as:

d=2r d = 2r

This equation clearly states that the diameter is twice the length of the radius. Hence, the statement, “The diameter of a circle is twice as long as its radius,” aligns with this fundamental geometric property.

Therefore, the statement is True.

Answer

True

Exercise #15

A circle has infinite diameters.

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem, we will explore the properties of diameters and circles:

  • Step 1: Define a diameter - A diameter is a line segment that passes through the center of the circle and has its endpoints on the circle.
  • Step 2: Consider the properties of a circle - A circle is perfectly symmetric around its center.
  • Step 3: Analyze rotational possibilities - Due to its symmetry, a circle can be rotated around its center any number of times, and each rotation aligns a potential diameter with another.

Now, let's examine these points step-by-step:
Step 1: A diameter requires only that a line passes through the center of the circle and touches both sides of the circle.
Step 2: Because of rotational symmetry, once we have one diameter, we can rotate it by any arbitrary angle θ\theta (where 0θ<3600 \leq \theta < 360 degrees), and it still qualifies as a diameter.
Step 3: Since θ\theta can take infinitely many values between 00 and 360360 degrees (conceptually covering a continuum of angles), a circle can indeed have infinitely many diameters.

Therefore, the statement that a circle has infinite diameters is \textbf{True}. This leads us to the conclusion that the correct choice is Choice 1: True.

Answer

True