Question

Can someone please help? In the circle at right, AZB is a(n): (A) minor arc, (B) central angle, (C) major arc, (D) arcezoid, or (E). None of these? Thanks

Answer 1

In this question it has been clearly indicated that AZB is to be taken as an arc. This is because there is the arc symbol on top of AZB. Thus, we have
`\overarc{AZB}` and we need to answer what does the arc
`\overarc{AZB}` represent.

As we can see from the diagram, by visual inspection, that AZ is the chord which is lesser than the diameter and AZB is the segment on that lesser side of the circle. Therefore, the arc
`\overarc{AZB}` must be the minor arc.

Therefore, Option A, minor arc is the correct answer.