Short Answer

Question

Short Answer

Is the following statement true or false?

Every diameter of a circle is a chord.

Justify your answer using what you know about diameters and chords. Your teacher will review your answer to ensure you receive proper credit.

Answer 1

True. A diameter of a circle is a line segment that passes through the center of the circle and has endpoints on the circle. A chord is also a line segment that passes through the center of the circle and has endpoints on the circle. Therefore, every diameter of a circle is also a chord.

Short Answer

True. A diameter of a circle is a line segment that passes through the center of the circle and has endpoints on the circle. A chord is also a line segment that passes through the center of the circle and has endpoints on the circle. Therefore, every diameter of a circle is also a chord.

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