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Circles

ICSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Circles — ICSE Class 6 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Basic Elements of a Circle

  • A circle is a closed curve with all points on its boundary equidistant from the centre.
  • The centre is a fixed point inside the circle.
  • Radius is the distance from the centre to any point on the circle.
2

Chords, Secants, and Tangents

  • A chord is a line segment joining any two points on the circumference.
  • The diameter is the longest chord of a circle.
  • A secant is a line that intersects the circle at two points.
3

Arcs, Sectors, and Segments

  • An arc is a part of the circumference of a circle.
  • There are two types: minor arc (smaller) and major arc (larger).
  • A sector is the region enclosed by two radii and an arc.
4

Interior and Exterior of a Circle

  • The interior of a circle includes all points inside the boundary.
  • The exterior includes all points outside the boundary.
  • A point can be inside, on, or outside the circle depending on its distance from the centre.

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A circle is a closed curveThe radius is the distance fromA chord joins two points onAn arc is a part

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