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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

In a circle, a central angle of x° intercepts an arc of
A
mc001-1.jpg°
B
x°
C
2x°
D
mc001-2.jpg°
 

 2. 

If an angle inscribed in a circle intercepts an arc of , the angle contains
A
mc002-1.jpg°
B
z°
C
2z°
D
mc002-2.jpg°
 

 3. 

Which ratio represents the number π?
A
diameter : circumference
B
circumference : radius
C
circumference : diameter
D
diameter : radius
 

 4. 

What is the number of common tangents that can be drawn, in a plane, to two circles intersecting at two points?
A
zero
B
one
C
two
D
three
 

 5. 

The sum of the degrees measures of two major arcs is
A
greater than 360°
B
less than 360°
C
equal to 360°
D
none of the above
 

 6. 

Two tangents drawn to a circle from an exterior point are always
A
parallel
B
perpendicular
C
skew
D
congruent
 

 7. 

If a diameter of a circle is perpendicular to a chord of the circle, then the diameter _______ the chord.
A
is equal to
B
bisects
C
is parallel to
D
is smaller than
 

 8. 

A and B are points on the circle.  mc008-1.jpg could be which of these?
A
tangent
B
secant
C
diameter
D
radius
 

 9. 

The measure of the length of an arc of a circle that has a central angle N and a radius r is given by the formula:
A
mc009-1.jpg
B
mc009-2.jpg
C
mc009-3.jpg
D
mc009-4.jpg
 

 10. 

The circumference of a circle is equal to its diameter times __________.
A
π
B
r
C
mc010-1.jpg
D
180°
 



 
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