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Which of the following best describes the circumference of a circle?

A. The distance across the middle of the circle

B. A segment that connects any two points on the circle

C. The distance around the circle

D. A segment that connects any point on the circle to its center

User Jeremy Su
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The definition of the circumference of a circle is the distance around it, so the answer is (C).
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Answer:

The answer would be C. The distance around the circle.

Explanation:

By definition that is exactly what the circumference is.

With regards to the other choices:

A is called the diameter.

B is called a chord.

D is called the radius

The image attached could be used as a reference for better understanding.

Which of the following best describes the circumference of a circle? A. The distance-example-1
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