chord
Chinese equivalent: 弦
chord A line segment whose endpoints lie on the circle.
Syllabus path: Geometry and Algebra › Plane Analytic Geometry › Equations and Properties of Circles
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chord A line segment whose endpoints lie on the circle.
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Equations and Properties of Circles
Equations and Properties of Circles Circles are a core topic in the CSCA geometry section, often tested in combination with lines and distance formulas. Mastering the two forms of circle equations and the "distance from center to line" is key to solving these problems. 1. Definit…
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