8.5.1

Parts of a Circle

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Circle Basics

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Circumference

  • The circumference of a circle is the distance around the outside.
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Diameter

  • The diameter is the distance across the centre of the circle.
  • The diameter is a straight line that passes through the centre of the circle.
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Radius

  • A straight line from the centre of a circle to its edge is called a radius.
    • The radius is always half the length of the diameter.

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9.2Averages

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