Unit 3: Circles & Spheres Math 2 – 6.3 Properties of Chords
Theorem In the same circle, or in congruent circles, two minor arcs are congruent if and only if … their corresponding chords are congruent
Example 1: Find the chord length. a. b.
Example 2: Find the arc length. a. b.
Theorem If one chord is a perpendicular bisector of another chord, then … the first chord is a diameter
Tell whether QS is a diameter of the circle. If not, explain why. Example 3: Tell whether QS is a diameter of the circle. If not, explain why. a. b.
Theorem If a diameter of a circle is perpendicular to a chord, then … the diameter bisects the chord and its arc.
Find the measures of CB and BE. Example 4: Find the measures of CB and BE.
Find the given measures. a. b. Example 5: Find the given measures. a. b.
Theorem In the same circle, or in congruent circles, two chords are congruent if and only if … they are equidistant from the center
Example 6: Find EF.
Example 7: Use the diagram to match the chord or arc with a congruent chord or arc.