Question

In circle M, name a chord that lies on a secant.

A. segment DM
B. segment MC
C. segment EB
D. Segment EA

Answer 1

(C) Segment EB

Explanation:

In geometry, A secant of a curve is a line that intersects the curve in at least two different points. Also, In the case of a circle, a secant will intersect the circle in exactly two points.

In the given figure, BEA and CDA are the two secants.

Therefore, from the figure given, it can be seen that only EB is the only chord which is lying on the secant BEA, thus

A chord that lies on a secant is segment EB.

Hence, option (C) is correct.

Answer 2

C. Segment EB is a chord that lies on a secant because the line segment's endpoints are on the circle.