Question

Which statement best describes a chord of a circle? (1 point)

Select one:
a. It is a line that touches only one point on the circle.
b. It is a segment drawn from a point on the circle to the center of the circle.
c. It is a segment that connects two distinct points on a circle.
d. It is a line drawn always through the center of the circle.

Answer 1

c. It is a segment that connects two distinct points on a circle.

Explanation:

c. It is a segment that connects two distinct points on a circle.

Answer 2

Answer: C . It is a segment that connects two distinct points on a circle.

Explanation:

• A line segment /secant in a circle which intersects the circle at exactly two points is known as a chord of a circle.

• A diameter is the longest chord in a circle which passes through the center of the circle.

From the given options , option C " It is a segment that connects two distinct points on a circle" best describes a chord of a circle because it is following the definition of chord..