Circles - ACT Math
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Find the area of a circle with radius $\frac{1}{2}$ in terms of $\pi$.
Find the area of a circle with radius $\frac{1}{2}$ in terms of $\pi$.
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$\frac{\pi}{4}$. Use $A=\pi r^2$ with $r=\frac{1}{2}$.
$\frac{\pi}{4}$. Use $A=\pi r^2$ with $r=\frac{1}{2}$.
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If a circle's equation is $(x-3)^2 + (y+4)^2 = 25$, what is the radius?
If a circle's equation is $(x-3)^2 + (y+4)^2 = 25$, what is the radius?
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$5$. The radius is $\sqrt{25} = 5$.
$5$. The radius is $\sqrt{25} = 5$.
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What is the circumference of a circle with diameter $14$?
What is the circumference of a circle with diameter $14$?
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$14\pi$. Using $C = \pi d$ with $d = 14$.
$14\pi$. Using $C = \pi d$ with $d = 14$.
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Identify the center of a circle with equation $(x-3)^2 + (y+2)^2 = 25$.
Identify the center of a circle with equation $(x-3)^2 + (y+2)^2 = 25$.
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Center: $(3, -2)$. Center is $(h, k)$ from standard form.
Center: $(3, -2)$. Center is $(h, k)$ from standard form.
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What is the diameter of a circle with radius 7?
What is the diameter of a circle with radius 7?
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Diameter = 14. Diameter is twice the radius.
Diameter = 14. Diameter is twice the radius.
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Find the circumference of a circle with diameter $14$ in terms of $\pi$.
Find the circumference of a circle with diameter $14$ in terms of $\pi$.
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$14\pi$. Use $C=\pi d$ with $d=14$.
$14\pi$. Use $C=\pi d$ with $d=14$.
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State the conversion from degrees to radians for an angle of $\theta^\circ$.
State the conversion from degrees to radians for an angle of $\theta^\circ$.
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$\theta\cdot\frac{\pi}{180}$. Multiply by $\frac{\pi}{180}$ to convert degrees.
$\theta\cdot\frac{\pi}{180}$. Multiply by $\frac{\pi}{180}$ to convert degrees.
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Find the measure of an inscribed angle intercepting an arc of $110^\circ$.
Find the measure of an inscribed angle intercepting an arc of $110^\circ$.
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$55^\circ$. Inscribed angle is half the intercepted arc.
$55^\circ$. Inscribed angle is half the intercepted arc.
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Identify the radius if the diameter of a circle is 10.
Identify the radius if the diameter of a circle is 10.
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Radius = 5. Radius is half the diameter.
Radius = 5. Radius is half the diameter.
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Find the area of a sector with angle $120^\circ$ in a circle of radius $6$.
Find the area of a sector with angle $120^\circ$ in a circle of radius $6$.
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$12\pi$. Using $A = \frac{120}{360} \pi (6)^2 = 12\pi$.
$12\pi$. Using $A = \frac{120}{360} \pi (6)^2 = 12\pi$.
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Identify the length of a chord if radius is 5 and angle is 60 degrees.
Identify the length of a chord if radius is 5 and angle is 60 degrees.
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Chord Length $\approx 5$. Apply chord formula with given values.
Chord Length $\approx 5$. Apply chord formula with given values.
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What is the relationship between diameter and circumference?
What is the relationship between diameter and circumference?
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Circumference = $\pi$ times Diameter. Circumference equals $\pi$ times diameter.
Circumference = $\pi$ times Diameter. Circumference equals $\pi$ times diameter.
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What is the distance between parallel tangents to a circle if diameter is 10?
What is the distance between parallel tangents to a circle if diameter is 10?
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Distance = 10. Distance between parallel tangents equals diameter.
Distance = 10. Distance between parallel tangents equals diameter.
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What is the formula for the area of a circle?
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
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Area = $\pi r^2$. Standard formula for circular area.
Area = $\pi r^2$. Standard formula for circular area.
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If the circumference is 31.4, estimate the radius.
If the circumference is 31.4, estimate the radius.
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Radius $\approx 5$. Using $C = 2\pi r$, solve for $r$.
Radius $\approx 5$. Using $C = 2\pi r$, solve for $r$.
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State the definition of a tangent to a circle.
State the definition of a tangent to a circle.
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Tangent: A line that touches the circle at exactly one point. Line intersecting circle at one point only.
Tangent: A line that touches the circle at exactly one point. Line intersecting circle at one point only.
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What is the central angle in a circle?
What is the central angle in a circle?
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Central angle: Angle subtended by an arc at the center. Angle formed by two radii.
Central angle: Angle subtended by an arc at the center. Angle formed by two radii.
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Find the radius if the area of a circle is $64\pi$.
Find the radius if the area of a circle is $64\pi$.
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Radius = 8. Use $A = \pi r^2$ and solve for $r$.
Radius = 8. Use $A = \pi r^2$ and solve for $r$.
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Identify the center and radius of $(x-1)^2 + (y+2)^2 = 16$.
Identify the center and radius of $(x-1)^2 + (y+2)^2 = 16$.
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Center: $(1, -2)$, Radius: 4. Read values from standard form equation.
Center: $(1, -2)$, Radius: 4. Read values from standard form equation.
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What is the standard form equation of a circle?
What is the standard form equation of a circle?
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$(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2$. General equation with center $(h, k)$.
$(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2$. General equation with center $(h, k)$.
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State the radius of a circle with equation $x^2 + y^2 = 81$.
State the radius of a circle with equation $x^2 + y^2 = 81$.
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Radius = 9. Radius is square root of constant term.
Radius = 9. Radius is square root of constant term.
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Find the circumference of a circle with radius 8.
Find the circumference of a circle with radius 8.
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Circumference = $16\pi$. Apply circumference formula with $r = 8$.
Circumference = $16\pi$. Apply circumference formula with $r = 8$.
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What is the formula for the area of a circle segment?
What is the formula for the area of a circle segment?
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Area = $\frac{1}{2}r^2(\theta - \sin\theta)$ (in radians). Area between chord and arc.
Area = $\frac{1}{2}r^2(\theta - \sin\theta)$ (in radians). Area between chord and arc.
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What is the relationship between radius and circumference?
What is the relationship between radius and circumference?
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Circumference = $2\pi r$. Circumference is proportional to radius.
Circumference = $2\pi r$. Circumference is proportional to radius.
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What is the formula for the arc length of a circle?
What is the formula for the arc length of a circle?
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Arc Length = $\theta r$ (in radians). Formula when angle is in radians.
Arc Length = $\theta r$ (in radians). Formula when angle is in radians.
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What is the formula for the area of a sector?
What is the formula for the area of a sector?
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Area = $\frac{1}{2}r^2\theta$ (in radians). Half radius squared times central angle.
Area = $\frac{1}{2}r^2\theta$ (in radians). Half radius squared times central angle.
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Find the area of a circle segment with radius 6 and angle 90 degrees.
Find the area of a circle segment with radius 6 and angle 90 degrees.
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Area $\approx 9\pi - 18$. Apply segment area formula.
Area $\approx 9\pi - 18$. Apply segment area formula.
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Identify the radius if the diameter of a circle is 10.
Identify the radius if the diameter of a circle is 10.
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Radius = 5. Radius is half the diameter.
Radius = 5. Radius is half the diameter.
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What is the measure of an inscribed angle for a semicircle?
What is the measure of an inscribed angle for a semicircle?
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Inscribed Angle = 90 degrees. Inscribed angle in semicircle is always 90°.
Inscribed Angle = 90 degrees. Inscribed angle in semicircle is always 90°.
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How do you calculate the chord length in a circle?
How do you calculate the chord length in a circle?
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Chord Length $= 2r\sin(\frac{\theta}{2})$. Uses central angle and radius.
Chord Length $= 2r\sin(\frac{\theta}{2})$. Uses central angle and radius.
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