Unit 3 : Circles & Spheres Math 2 – 6.3 Properties of Chords
Jan 05, 2016
Unit 3: Circles & Spheres
Math 2 – 6.3
Properties of Chords
Theorem
In the same circle, or in congruent circles, two minor arcs are congruent if and only if …
Example 1:
Find the chord length.
a. b.
Example 2:
Find the arc length.
a. b.
Theorem
If one chord is a perpendicular bisector of another chord, then …
Example 3:
Tell whether QS is a diameter of the circle. If not, explain why.
a. b.
Theorem
If a diameter of a circle is perpendicular to a chord, then …
Example 4:
Find the measures of CB and BE.
Example 5:
Find the given measures.
a. b.
Theorem
In the same circle, or in congruent circles, two chords are congruent if and only if …
Example 6:
Find EF.
Example 7:
Use the diagram to match the chord or arc with a congruent chord or arc.