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Topic: Properties of Angles and Shapes (Higher - Unit 3)

Specification References: G1.5

G1.5 Distinguish between centre, radius, chord, diameter, circumference, tangent, arc, sector and segment.


Candidates should be able to:

  • recall the definition of a circle 
  • identify and name these parts of a circle
  • draw these parts of a circle
  • understand related terms of a circle
  • draw a circle given the radius or diameter 

Notes

Knowledge of the terms  ‘minor segment’ and ‘major segment’ is not required for Foundation tier.

Examples

  1. Draw a chord onto a given circle.

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  1. How many chords equal in lengh to the radius of the circle can be fitted together in the circle to make a regular shape?

  2. Draw a chord at perpendicular to a given diameter.