is the following statement true or false? every diameter of a circle has a chord. justify your answer using what you know about diameters and chords. your teacher will review your answer to make sure you receive proper credit
True. Because a diameter is just a line that goes through the whole circle, while it goes passed the middle of the circle.
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I get your idea, but
(a) a diameter does not have a chord -- it is a chord
(b) "passes through the whole circle" doesn't really mean anything.
Your second statement could probably be worded more clearly -- the diameter is a line which passes through the center of the circle, and intersects the circle on both ends.
I would say every diameter of a circle IS a chord. Diameters are the LONGEST chords of a circle.
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Your answer is incorrect. A diameter is a chord, but not every chord is a diameter.
To understand why the statement is false, it's important to understand the definitions of a diameter and a chord:
- Diameter: A diameter is a chord that passes through the center of the circle. It is the longest possible chord in a circle.
- Chord: A chord is a line segment with its endpoints on the circle.
Now, let's analyze the given statement: "Every diameter of a circle has a chord."
This statement is false because not every chord in a circle is a diameter. A chord can be any line segment connecting two points on the circle, while a diameter is a specific type of chord that always passes through the center.
To justify your answer more clearly, you can explain:
"A diameter is a special type of chord that passes through the center of the circle. However, not every chord is a diameter; a chord can be any line segment connecting two points on the circle. Therefore, the statement 'Every diameter of a circle has a chord' is false."
Now, your explanation clearly demonstrates an understanding of the definitions of diameters and chords and demonstrates why the given statement is incorrect.