Mathematics GCSE
parts of a circle
What parts of a circle means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of parts of a circle
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The centre, radius, chord, diameter, circumference, tangent, arc, sector and segment, each known by where it sits on a circle.
Topics that use parts of a circle
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Alternate segment
- Angle properties
- Angle properties in circles
- Arc
- centre
- Chord
- Circumference
- Congruence and similarity
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