Geometry Definitions

Circle;

Set of points in space that are equidistant from a given point called the center.
Chord;

A segment who's endpoints are on the circle.
Secant;

A line that intersects the circle in exactly two points.
Tangent;

Line that intersects the circle in exactly one point.
Point Of Tangentcy;

The point where the tangent line intersects the circle.
Congruent Circles;

Circles that have the same radius.
Concentric Circle;

Circles that have the same center.
Tangent Circles;

Two coplanar circles that intersect at exactly one point.
Common Tangent;

A line that is tangent to two circles.
Diameter;

Chord containing the center.
Central Angle;

Angles who's vertex is the center of the circle.
Minor Arc;

Arc that is itersepted by a central angle, less then 180.
Major Arc;

Arc in the exterior of a central angle, more the 180.
Semi-Circle;

Half a circle.
Inscibed Angle;

Angle whose vertex is on a circle and whose sides contain chords of the circle.

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Geometry Definitions

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Geometry

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