A circle is a basic geometric shape with several distinct parts.
The image illustrates and labels the different components that make up a circle. Let’s explore each part:
1.Center: The center is the point equidistant from all points on the circle’s circumference. It is the central point around which the circle is drawn.
2.Radius: The radius is the distance from the center to any point on the circle’s circumference. It is represented by the line segment connecting the center to the circumference.
3.Diameter: The diameter is the longest distance across the circle, passing through the center. It is twice the length of the radius and is represented by a line segment that connects two points on the circumference, passing through the center.
4.Circumference: The circumference is the distance around the circle, or the perimeter of the circle. It represents the total length of the circle’s boundary.
5.Chord: A chord is a line segment that connects any two points on the circle’s circumference. The diameter is the longest chord of a circle.
6.Arc: An arc is a portion of the circle’s circumference. It is represented by the curved line segment between any two points on the circumference.
7.Segment: A segment is a region bounded by a chord and the corresponding arc. It represents a portion of the circle’s interior.
8.Sector: A sector is a region bounded by two radii and the corresponding arc. It represents a slice of the circle’s interior, similar to a slice of a pie.
9.Tangent: A tangent is a line that touches the circle at a single point on the circumference. It is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact.
