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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which statement best describes a chord of a circle? It is a line that touches only one point on the circle. It is a segment drawn from a point on the circle to the center of the circle. It is a segment that connects two distinct points on a circle. It is a line drawn always through the center of the circle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you know whats a chord?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ans. It is a segment that connects two distinct points on a circle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Exactly. That is the definition of a chord @dre_drizzy17 . And keep in mind that the diameter always passes from the center of the circle . A diameter is a chord. But not all chords are diameters.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1342097852443:dw| AB is the chord.A chord is a "line segment" touching the circle on two distinct points. while, CD is the secant. A secant is a "line" touching the circle on two distinct points.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

was that answer right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes buddy. That answer is right. :))

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