Chapter 9, Problem 1CR

To determine

To complete: the given statement.

Answer to Problem 1CR

In the above diagram, $\overline{AC}$ is called known as chord and $\overleftrightarrow{AC}$ is called as secant.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Given figure,

Given statement,

$\overline{AC}$ is called ____, while $\overleftrightarrow{AC}$ is called____.

Calculation:

A chord is defined as a line whose end point lies on the circle.

A secant is defined as a line that contains a chord.

Consider the following figure:

The above diagram shows the chord, diameter, and secant.

Consider the following diagram:

In the above diagram, $\overline{AC}$ is called known as chord and $\overleftrightarrow{AC}$ is called as secant.