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Learn about the relationship between arcs and chords in circles through jewelry and ceramic tiles. Discover how to find arc measures, chord lengths, and utilize radii and diameters to solve geometric problems.
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Chapter 10.3 Arcs and chords
Chords (not like in music) • A chord is a segment with endpoints on a circle. • If a chord is not a diameter, then its endpoints divide the cirlce into a major and a minor arc
Jewelry A circular piece of jade is hung from a chain by two wires around the stone. JM KL and = 90. Find . Use Congruent Chords to Find Arc Measure
A. 42.5 B. 85 C. 127.5 D. 170
A. 6 B. 8 C. 9 D. 13
Answer: Use a Radius Perpendicular to a Chord
A. 14 B. 80 C. 160 D. 180
CERAMIC TILE In the ceramic stepping stone below, diameter AB is 18 inches long and chord EF is 8 inches long. Find CD. Use a Diameter Perpendicular to a Chord
In the circle below, diameter QS is 14 inches long and chord RT is 10 inches long. Find VU. A. 3.87 B. 4.25 C. 4.90 D. 5.32
A. 7 B. 10 C. 13 D. 15