A diameter is a section that connects two points that lie on the circumference, that passes through the center of the circle. The diameter is actually twice the radius.

As in the case of the radius, as well as in the case of the diameter, there are an infinite number of diameters on the circumference, and all are identical in length.

Below is an example of a circle with several diameters marked in different colors.

Diameter

Practice Diameter

Examples with solutions for Diameter

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

M is the center of the circle.

Perhaps AB=CD AB=CD

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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 #3

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 #4

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 #5

Is it possible that the circumference of a circle is 8 meters and its diameter is 4 meters?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To calculate, we will use the formula:

P2r=π \frac{P}{2r}=\pi

Pi is the ratio between the circumference of the circle and the diameter of the circle.

The diameter is equal to 2 radii.

Let's substitute the given data into the formula:

84=π \frac{8}{4}=\pi

2π 2\ne\pi

Therefore, this situation is not possible.

Answer

Impossible

Exercise #6

M is the center of the circle.

In the figure we observe 3 diameters?

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Answer

No

Exercise #7

Is there sufficient data to determine that

GH=AB GH=AB

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Answer

No

Exercise #8

M is the center of the circle.

Perhaps MF=MC MF=MC

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Answer

Yes

Exercise #9

In which of the circles is the center of the circle marked?

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Exercise #10

M is the center of the circle below.

AB=10 AB=10

Can a chord with a length of 15 cm be drawn in the circle?

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Answer

No

Exercise #11

M is the center of the circle shown below.

AB is a chord in the circle and is 8 long.

Which of the options is a reasonable length for circle's diameter?

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Answer

16 16

Exercise #12

Fill in the corresponding sign

π?3.147 \pi?3.147

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Answer

= =

Exercise #13

Fill in the corresponding sign

π?3.2 \pi?3.2

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Answer

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Exercise #14

Is it possible for the circumference of a circle to be 10π 10\pi if its diameter is 2π 2\pi meters?

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Answer

No.

Exercise #15

Is it possible for the circumference of a circle to be 5π 5\pi meters if its diameter 5 meters?

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Answer

No.