Circle Properties and Terminology
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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 OO. Point PP lies on the circumference. The distance OP=4OP = 4 cm.
a
Name the distance OPOP. [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]
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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]
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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°90°. Describe one way they are the same and one way they are different. [2]
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4QuestionSymmetry and Angle Properties in CirclesConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion B
The diagram shows a circle with centre OO. A line segment is drawn from OO to the circumference, and a second line segment is drawn from OO 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 OO 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]
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