Chord and Segment of a Circle


 
 
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Chord and Segment of a Circle

Chord of a circle:

A line segment joining the two points of a circle is called Chord of a circle.

Segment of a Circle:

The part of the circular region bounded by the chord and the circle is called a segment to the circle. The two segment corresponds to two arcs to the circle.

Minor segment:

The segment containing the minor arc is called minor segment.

Major segment:

The segment containing the major arc is called major segment.

Alternate Segments of a Circle:

The major and minor segment of a circle are called the alternate segment of a circle.

 

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Question : 1

Point ___________________  lies in the major segment for the chord EB and minor segment GD.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Which of the following statement / statements are correct regarding the figure below

(1) AFC is the major segment for the chord FC.

(2) EGB is the major segment for the chord EB.

(3) GBD is the minor segment for the chord GD.

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Point ___________________  lies in the major segment for the chord GD and minor segment EB.

Right Option : B
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