Mathematics GCSE
Chord
What Chord means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: AQA
A straight line segment joining two points on the circumference; the diameter is the special chord that passes through the centre.
A straight line segment joining two points on the circumference.
A straight line segment joining two points on a circle.
A straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
A straight segment joining two points on a curve.
A line segment joining two points on a circle.
Topics that use Chord
- Graphs (AQA GCSE)
- Properties and constructions (AQA GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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