Circles

Summary

a circle is a shape formed by a curve such that all points on the curve are the same distance from a fixed point, called the centre.

terms relating to circles include:

  • circumference
  • diameter
  • radius
  • segment
  • sector
  • tangent
  • chord
  • arc

there are formulae for calculating the area and circumference of circles.

Key Skills

identify parts of a circle

find the area and perimeter of a circle

Vocabulary

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ratioperimeter.