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Circle Properties and Terminology — Free MYP1 Mathematics Practice Questions
1QuestionDrawing Circles with Compass and RulerConcept Practice
3 marks~5 minCriterion A
A circle is drawn with centre O. Point P lies on the circumference. The distance OP=4 cm.
a
Name the distance OP. [1]
b
Describe, in one sentence, how the diameter and the radius of a circle are related. [1]
c
Calculate the diameter of the circle. [1]
Solutions
2QuestionNaming Parts of a Circle Radius Diameter Chord ArcConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion D
A circular fountain in a park has a radius of 3 m.
a
Name the formula that links radius and diameter. [1]
b
Calculate the expected diameter of the fountain. [1]
c
A worker measures the actual diameter as 5 m. Describe one difference between the expected diameter and the actual diameter. [2]
Solutions
3QuestionExploring Tangents and Secants IntroductoryConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion C
The diagram shows a circle with centre O. A radius is drawn to point T on the circle. A tangent line touches the circle at point T.
a
Name the type of angle formed between the radius OT and the tangent line at point T. [1]
b
Describe what a tangent line does at the point where it meets a circle. [1]
c
The corner of a square and the angle between a radius and a tangent both measure 90°. Describe one way they are the same and one way they are different. [2]
Solutions
4QuestionSymmetry and Angle Properties in CirclesConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion B
The diagram shows a circle with centre O. A line segment is drawn from O to the circumference, and a second line segment is drawn from O to a different point on the circumference.
a
Name the type of line segment shown. [1]
b
Describe what a diameter is, using the word radius in your answer. [1]
c
Compare the two line segments drawn from centre O to the circumference. Describe what is the same and what would happen if you drew more line segments like these in the same circle. [2]