Which description is TRUE for chords of a circle? • The diameter of a circle is the longest chord of that circle. O The radius of a circle is the shortest chord of the circle. O f two chords in a circle are parallel, they are congruent O Atangent to a circle is perpendicular to a chord at the point of intersection.

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Chapter6: Circles
Section6.4: Some Constructions And Inequalities For The Circle
Problem 38E: Prove: In a circle containing two unequal chords, the longer chord corresponds to the larger central...
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Which description is true for chords of a circle?

Which description is TRUE for chords of a circle?
O The diameter of a circle is the longest chord of that circle.
O The radius of a circle is the shortest chord of the circle.
O f two chords in a circle are parallel, they are congruent
O Atangent to a circle is perpendicular to a chord at the point of intersection.
Transcribed Image Text:Which description is TRUE for chords of a circle? O The diameter of a circle is the longest chord of that circle. O The radius of a circle is the shortest chord of the circle. O f two chords in a circle are parallel, they are congruent O Atangent to a circle is perpendicular to a chord at the point of intersection.
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