Circles - SAT Math
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What is the formula for the circumference of a circle?
What is the formula for the circumference of a circle?
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$C = 2\pi r$. Standard formula relating circumference to radius.
$C = 2\pi r$. Standard formula relating circumference to radius.
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Identify the equation of a circle with center $(0, 0)$ and radius 9.
Identify the equation of a circle with center $(0, 0)$ and radius 9.
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$x^2 + y^2 = 81$. Standard form equation with $r^2 = 81$.
$x^2 + y^2 = 81$. Standard form equation with $r^2 = 81$.
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What is the term for the line that divides a chord into two equal parts?
What is the term for the line that divides a chord into two equal parts?
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Perpendicular bisector. Property of line from center to chord midpoint.
Perpendicular bisector. Property of line from center to chord midpoint.
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Determine the radius if the diameter is 20.
Determine the radius if the diameter is 20.
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$r = 10$. Radius equals half the diameter.
$r = 10$. Radius equals half the diameter.
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What is the term for a circle's boundary?
What is the term for a circle's boundary?
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Circumference. Standard term for circle's perimeter.
Circumference. Standard term for circle's perimeter.
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Identify the circumference of a circle with radius 12.
Identify the circumference of a circle with radius 12.
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$C = 24\pi$. Apply $C = 2\pi r$ with $r = 12$.
$C = 24\pi$. Apply $C = 2\pi r$ with $r = 12$.
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Identify the radius if the diameter of a circle is 10.
Identify the radius if the diameter of a circle is 10.
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$r = 5$. Radius equals half the diameter.
$r = 5$. Radius equals half the diameter.
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State the definition of a tangent line to a circle.
State the definition of a tangent line to a circle.
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A line that touches a circle at exactly one point. Key property distinguishing tangent from secant lines.
A line that touches a circle at exactly one point. Key property distinguishing tangent from secant lines.
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Identify the area of a circle with diameter 8.
Identify the area of a circle with diameter 8.
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$A = 16\pi$. Use $A = \pi r^2$ with $r = 4$.
$A = 16\pi$. Use $A = \pi r^2$ with $r = 4$.
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What defines a chord in a circle?
What defines a chord in a circle?
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A line segment with both endpoints on the circle. Distinguishes chord from other circle segments.
A line segment with both endpoints on the circle. Distinguishes chord from other circle segments.
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Identify the longest chord in a circle.
Identify the longest chord in a circle.
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The diameter. Diameter passes through center, maximizing length.
The diameter. Diameter passes through center, maximizing length.
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What is the formula for the equation of a circle in standard form?
What is the formula for the equation of a circle in standard form?
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$(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2$. Standard form with center $(h,k)$ and radius $r$.
$(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2$. Standard form with center $(h,k)$ and radius $r$.
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What is the formula for the equation of a circle centered at the origin?
What is the formula for the equation of a circle centered at the origin?
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$x^2 + y^2 = r^2$. Special case of standard form with center at origin.
$x^2 + y^2 = r^2$. Special case of standard form with center at origin.
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What is the formula for the angle of an inscribed angle?
What is the formula for the angle of an inscribed angle?
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Half the measure of the intercepted arc. Inscribed angle theorem relates to intercepted arc.
Half the measure of the intercepted arc. Inscribed angle theorem relates to intercepted arc.
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Find the circumference of a circle with diameter 14.
Find the circumference of a circle with diameter 14.
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$C = 14\pi$. Apply $C = \pi d$ with $d = 14$.
$C = 14\pi$. Apply $C = \pi d$ with $d = 14$.
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What is the name for the part of a circle bounded by a chord and the arc?
What is the name for the part of a circle bounded by a chord and the arc?
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Segment. Region between chord and its corresponding arc.
Segment. Region between chord and its corresponding arc.
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What is the term for the distance from the center to any point on the circle?
What is the term for the distance from the center to any point on the circle?
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Radius. Fundamental distance measurement in circles.
Radius. Fundamental distance measurement in circles.
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Calculate the area when the radius is 4.
Calculate the area when the radius is 4.
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$A = 16\pi$. Apply $A = \pi r^2$ with $r = 4$.
$A = 16\pi$. Apply $A = \pi r^2$ with $r = 4$.
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Determine the radius of the circle $(x - 5)^2 + (y + 6)^2 = 64$.
Determine the radius of the circle $(x - 5)^2 + (y + 6)^2 = 64$.
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$r = 8$. Radius equals $\sqrt{64} = 8$.
$r = 8$. Radius equals $\sqrt{64} = 8$.
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What defines a concentric circle?
What defines a concentric circle?
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Circles with the same center but different radii. Circles sharing center point with different sizes.
Circles with the same center but different radii. Circles sharing center point with different sizes.
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Determine the length of an arc with radius 4 and angle 90°.
Determine the length of an arc with radius 4 and angle 90°.
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$\text{Arc Length} = 2\pi$. Use $s = r\theta$ with $\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
$\text{Arc Length} = 2\pi$. Use $s = r\theta$ with $\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
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What is the formula for the area of a sector with radius $r$ and angle $\theta$?
What is the formula for the area of a sector with radius $r$ and angle $\theta$?
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$A = \frac{1}{2}r^2\theta$. Formula for sector area with angle in radians.
$A = \frac{1}{2}r^2\theta$. Formula for sector area with angle in radians.
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Identify the center of the circle $(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 16$.
Identify the center of the circle $(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 16$.
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Center is $(3, -2)$. Center coordinates are $(h,k) = (3,-2)$.
Center is $(3, -2)$. Center coordinates are $(h,k) = (3,-2)$.
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Identify the center and radius of $x^2 + y^2 = 49$.
Identify the center and radius of $x^2 + y^2 = 49$.
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Center is $(0, 0)$, $r = 7$. Origin center with $r = \sqrt{49} = 7$.
Center is $(0, 0)$, $r = 7$. Origin center with $r = \sqrt{49} = 7$.
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What is the term for a circle's distance across through the center?
What is the term for a circle's distance across through the center?
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Diameter. Standard term for longest chord through center.
Diameter. Standard term for longest chord through center.
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What is the formula to find the diameter of a circle given the radius?
What is the formula to find the diameter of a circle given the radius?
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$d = 2r$. Diameter is twice the radius.
$d = 2r$. Diameter is twice the radius.
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What is the length of an arc with radius 5 and angle 60°?
What is the length of an arc with radius 5 and angle 60°?
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$\text{Arc Length} = \frac{5\pi}{3}$. Use $s = r\theta$ where $\theta = \frac{\pi}{3}$ radians.
$\text{Arc Length} = \frac{5\pi}{3}$. Use $s = r\theta$ where $\theta = \frac{\pi}{3}$ radians.
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What is the relationship between a radius and a tangent?
What is the relationship between a radius and a tangent?
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They are perpendicular at the point of tangency. Radius and tangent form $90°$ angle at contact point.
They are perpendicular at the point of tangency. Radius and tangent form $90°$ angle at contact point.
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Find the circumference if the radius of a circle is 7.
Find the circumference if the radius of a circle is 7.
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$C = 14\pi$. Apply $C = 2\pi r$ with $r = 7$.
$C = 14\pi$. Apply $C = 2\pi r$ with $r = 7$.
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Calculate the area of a sector with radius 3 and angle 30°.
Calculate the area of a sector with radius 3 and angle 30°.
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$A = \frac{3\pi}{2}$. Use $A = \frac{1}{2}r^2\theta$ with $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
$A = \frac{3\pi}{2}$. Use $A = \frac{1}{2}r^2\theta$ with $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
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State the formula for the length of an arc.
State the formula for the length of an arc.
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$\text{Arc Length} = r\theta$. Formula with angle $\theta$ in radians.
$\text{Arc Length} = r\theta$. Formula with angle $\theta$ in radians.
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Find the diameter if the circumference is $18\pi$.
Find the diameter if the circumference is $18\pi$.
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$d = 18$. Solve $18\pi = 2\pi r$ to get $r = 9$, so $d = 18$.
$d = 18$. Solve $18\pi = 2\pi r$ to get $r = 9$, so $d = 18$.
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What is the radius of the circle $(x + 1)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = 25$?
What is the radius of the circle $(x + 1)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = 25$?
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$r = 5$. Radius equals $\sqrt{25} = 5$.
$r = 5$. Radius equals $\sqrt{25} = 5$.
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State the definition of a secant line in a circle.
State the definition of a secant line in a circle.
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A line that intersects a circle at two points. Distinguishes secant from tangent lines.
A line that intersects a circle at two points. Distinguishes secant from tangent lines.
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Calculate the radius if the area is $36\pi$.
Calculate the radius if the area is $36\pi$.
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$r = 6$. Solve $36\pi = \pi r^2$ to get $r = 6$.
$r = 6$. Solve $36\pi = \pi r^2$ to get $r = 6$.
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What distinguishes a minor arc from a major arc?
What distinguishes a minor arc from a major arc?
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A minor arc is less than 180°; a major arc is more. Classification based on arc's angular measure.
A minor arc is less than 180°; a major arc is more. Classification based on arc's angular measure.
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Find the radius if the circumference is $20\pi$.
Find the radius if the circumference is $20\pi$.
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$r = 10$. Solve $20\pi = 2\pi r$ to get $r = 10$.
$r = 10$. Solve $20\pi = 2\pi r$ to get $r = 10$.
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What is the formula for the area of a circle?
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
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$A = \pi r^2$. Standard formula for area using radius squared.
$A = \pi r^2$. Standard formula for area using radius squared.
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