LB Circle Terminology
There are many vocabulary terms we use when talking about a circle.
The following app was designed to help you clearly see and interact with each term.
Explore these apps for a few minutes.
As you go along, please answer the questions that follow.
Note: LARGE POINTS are moveable.
How would you describe or define a CIRCLE as a set of points that meets specified criteria?
How would you describe the term RADIUS without using the words "half" or "diameter" in your description?
Note: LARGE POINTS are moveable.
What does the term CHORD mean here in the context of a circle?
How would you describe the term DIAMETER without using the words "two", "double", or "diameter" in your description?
Note: LARGE POINTS are moveable.
How would you describe/define the term SECANT?
Note: LARGE POINTS are moveable.
What does it mean for a line to be TANGENT to a circle?