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Central Angles and Arcs

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Arcs and Central Angles Students learn the definition of a central angle, and that the measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc.

This video gives an introduction into central angles, circle arcs, and angle measurement. It explains the difference between a major arc and a minor arc. A central angle always form a minor arc which is less than 180 degrees in angle measure. The major arc is greater than 180 degrees. A semicircle has an intercepted arc of exactly 180 degrees. It contains plenty of examples and practice problems.

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Central Angles

A central angle is an angle with its vertex located at the center of a circle and its sides containing two radii of the circle. The two arms of the angle intersect the arc of the circle at different points, forming two radii of the circle:

In the diagram, there are three central angles: ∠ PZQ , ∠ QZR , and ∠ RZP . Central angles are useful in dividing a circle into sectors. A slice of pizza is a good example of a central angle in action. Additionally, a pie chart is made up of multiple sectors, each represented by a central angle, and is used to represent different quantities.

The sum of central angles

A central angle can be defined as the angle formed by an arc of the circle at the center of the circle. The sum of the measures of the central angles of a circle with no points in common is 360°.

For example, in the figure above, m ∠ PZQ + m ∠ QZR + m ∠ RZP = 360° .

Find the value of x.

To find the value of x, consider that the sum of the measures of the central angles in a circle with no interior points in common is equal to 360°. Therefore, we can write the equation:

m ∠ MON + m ∠ NOP + m ∠ POM = 360 °

Substituting known values, we have:

50 ° + 90 ° + x = 360 °

Simplifying, we get:

140 ° + x = 360 °

Subtracting 140° from each side, we find that

x = 220 °

Sheryl drew a circle and divided it into four equal parts using two diameters. To measure the central angle of each part of the circle, divide 360° by 4. The result is 90°, which represents the central angle of each section.

Luiz has a pie chart indicating how much time he spends on each subject every night for homework. The total of the sections equals 360°. The central angle of the following subjects is as follows:

• Science: 44°
• Social Studies: 18°
• English: 80°
• French: 90°

He also spends time each night practicing his instrument, which takes up the rest of the pie chart. What is the central angle of the section of the pie chart that takes up his time practicing his instrument?

We know that the entire pie chart is 360°

38 ° + 44 ° + 18 ° + 80 ° + 90 ° + x = 360 °

Simplify the problem by doing the math you can do so far.

270 ° + x = 360 °

Subtract 270° from each side.

x = 90 °

The section of the pie chart that indicates how much time Luiz spends practicing his instrument is 90°, the same amount of time he spends working on French homework.

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Measures of arcs and central angles

We can use a few more theorems to find the measures of arcs and central angles of circles.  Let’s begin by stating a few theorems:

THEOREM:   The measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of the arc it intersects.

THEOREM:   The measure of a major arc (an arc greater than a semicircle) is equal to \(360^\circ \) minus the measure of the corresponding minor arc.

THEOREM:   Vertical angles are equal.

EXAMPLE:   Find the measure of the arc \(\widehat {IKH}\)

SOLUTION: \(\widehat {IKH}\) is a major arc, so, by a theorem above, its measure is \(360^\circ  - m\widehat {IH}\). Then we must find the measure of \(\widehat {IH}\).

Again, by a theorem above, we know that the measure of the central angle corresponding to \(\widehat {JK}\) must be \(70^\circ \). Now we can conclude, by the fact that straight angles measure \(180^\circ \), that the central angle corresponding to \(\widehat {IH}\) equals \(180 - 70 - 70 = 40\). That is, \(m\widehat {IH} = 40^\circ \).

So we can conclude that \(m\widehat {IKH} = 360^\circ  - 40^\circ  = 320^\circ \).

EXAMPLE:   Find \(m\angle JKI\)

SOLUTION:   Since \(\widehat {FKG} = 50^\circ \), we can conclude, by a theorem above, that \(\angle FKG = 50^\circ \). Then, by the vertical angle theorem, we know that \(\angle JKL = \angle FKG\). That is, \(\angle JKL = 50^\circ \).

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Find the measure of the arc or central angle indicated. Assume that lines which appear to be diameters are actual diameters.

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Circles: Inscribed Angles, Arcs, and Chords Worksheets

Circles are really unique geometric shapes because they really have a single measure (radius) and that determines everything about it. There are number of different vocabulary words and phrases that are unique to this shape. These measures are critical for mastering many aspects of geometry, specifically proofs. If a line segment passes from one point on a circle to another it is called a chord. If two of those chords meet at a point on the circle it forms and inscribed angle. If you were to slice out any portion of the circumference of a circle, this curve that you have is referred to as an arc. This series of worksheets and lessons will put these new vocabulary words to work for you as you work on finding all these various measures.

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• Chords Step-by-step Lesson - Find the length of the chord based on the concept of congruency.
• Guided Lesson - Find some angles, lengths, and arc measures in this one.
• Guided Lesson Explanation - These are really neat because they require you to think past yourself and then come back and do the required math.
• Practice Worksheet - For half of this worksheet, you are just looking for x.
• Angles Circle Tangent Chord Intersecting Chords 5 Pack - Sometimes the most difficult part is just identifying what the question is looking for.
• Angles Outside Circle 5 Pack - My father retired years ago for a natural gas company. This skill was 75% of his job.
• Angles and Arcs in Circles 5 Pack - In a few cases you can negate the circle entirely.
• Matching Worksheet - Match the angles and measures to diagrams your are presented with.
• Circles: Diameter, Chord, Center, and Radius 5 Pack - Find all those values in each circle. Probably would have been good to add that in the directions.
• Arcs of Circles Worksheet Five Pack - Find arc lengths, minor arcs, and circumference too.
• Chords and Circles Worksheet Five Pack - Some of the chords here are bit off center.
• Answer Keys - These are for all the unlocked materials above.

Homework Sheets

Find the lengths of chords and positions of center.

• Homework 1 - FI and GH are chords in a circle, and their corresponding arcs are congruent. So, FI is congruent to GH.
• Homework 2 - < ABC is an inscribed angle that intercepts the same arc as the central angle.
• Homework 3 - The center of the circle is J. GJI is a diameter of the circle.

Practice Worksheets

I have used the mechanics of arcs to actually analyze a basketball shot. They are really fun.

• Practice 1 - What is the length of a chord and a few unknown angles to figure out.
• Practice 2 - We start to find the length of arcs here. We then move on to other missing measures and fill it all in.
• Practice 3 - Two chords in a circle are congruent if their corresponding arcs are congruent.

Math Skill Quizzes

Some of these are tricky to determine which part they are looking for you to find.

• Quiz 1 - Find the value of x. It is presented to you in so many different ways.
• Quiz 2 - In the figure, O is the center of the circle. What is m< PQR, if m < OQR = 35?
• Quiz 3 - The inscribed angle theorem states that the measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of the central angle that intercepts the same arc.

What are Inscribed Angles, Arcs and Chords in Circles?

A circle is simply a series of points that are all an equal distance away from the center. That distance to the center is called the radius. Each circle that you run into that is a different size differs by the length of its radius. We all are familiar with an 'O' like shape known as a circle. In fact, we observe and sometimes use it daily. A circle is a line forming a closed loop, every point on which is equidistant from a fixed point that is its center. But there is more to a circle than just a circular boundary. There are three very commonly used vocabulary terms and phrases that we use while working with circles. We explore them below:

Chord - Before we discuss the mathematical definition of a chord, let's visualize it with an example. Imagine you are standing on the edge of a perfectly round lake and gazing at picnic tables on the other side of the lake. The chord is the straight line extending from you to the picnic tables. Mathematically, a chord is a line that connects two points on a circle. The diameter of this line would be the distance of the chord.

Arcs - An arc is commonly defined as a small portion of the circumference of a circle, which is the distance around the edge of a circle. Arcs can be a small portion of some other curved shapes, too, like ellipses. To avoid the confusion, we generally use the term arc of a circle as a circular arc. Due to gravity, arcs as very commonly used to describe the plot trajectories of the motion of projectile objects.

Inscribed Angles - An inscribed angle is formed by connecting the points present on the circumference of a circle. Mathematically saying, an inscribed angle is formed by two chords that meet at the same endpoint. This endpoint is referred to as the vertex. This is where geometric shapes sometimes overlap and form complex new figures.

Why is Circle Geometry Important?

Our world is literally surrounded with this shape, pun intended. They are so ubiquitous we often forget that they are even present. The first major human invention, the wheel, is simply the proper use of this shape. In ancient cultures circles were thought to represent perfection and balance. In math this unparalleled shape can be used and modelled to understand a great deal about the world around us. Any thing that is tethered from a central point can be used to model a circle. In construction this phenomenon is often used to create all types of circular patterns. We live on a big sphere that is built off of the circle. To find out where you are located on that sphere, we use GPS which uses circle geometry to plot our location. Many scientific principles that are used to model and predict motion are based on circle geometry. Anything that does not travel in a straight line is modelled and understood this way.

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Central and Inscribed Angles and Arcs in Circles Worksheets

What Are Central and Inscribed Angles and Arcs in Circles? The circle is the most common and interesting of all shapes. With no edges and vertices, and no end or starting point, the circle has some very interesting features. In fact, it is said that there is nothing such as a straight line, and straight lines are called linear curves and are bound to bend at some time, forming a circular arch. Some of the concepts related to a circle are central angles, inscribed angles, and arcs. Let us find out more about these concepts. A central angle in a circle is meant by an angle subtended at the middle of the circle. Making the center of the circle the starting point, we extend to lines in separate directions that meet the circumference, and the angle that those lines make between them is called the central angle of the circle. The distance that is covered on the circumference by the central angle is called an arc. An inscribed angle is an angle that is subtended at any point on the circumference of a circle and creates an arc on the opposite end.

Basic Lesson

Guides students through finding an unknown central and inscribed angle. Sum of all the angles inscribed in the circle = 360°

Intermediate Lesson

Demonstrates how to substitute central angle values.

Independent Practice 1

A really great activity for allowing students to understand the concepts of the Central and Inscribed Angles and Arcs in Circles.

Independent Practice 2

Students use Central and Inscribed Angles and Arcs in Circles in 20 assorted problems. The answers can be found below.

Homework Worksheet

Students are provided with 12 problems to achieve the concepts of Central and Inscribed Angles and Arcs in Circles.

This tests the students ability to understand Central and Inscribed Angles and Arcs in Circles.

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Mathematician and an engineer are on desert island. They find two palm trees with one coconut each. The engineer climbs up one tree, gets the coconut, eats. The mathematician climbs up the other tree, gets the coconut, climbs the other tree and puts it there. "Now we've reduced it to a problem we know how to solve."

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Introduction to Central Angles and Proofs in Circles

Central angles and proofs in circles form a crucial foundation in geometry, offering insights into the relationships between angles, arcs, and radii within circular shapes. The introduction video serves as an essential starting point, providing a visual and conceptual understanding of these fundamental principles. Central angles, which have their vertex at the center of a circle, play a pivotal role in determining arc lengths and sector areas. Proofs involving circles often utilize these central angles to demonstrate various theorems and properties. Understanding these concepts is vital for advancing in geometry, as they form the basis for more complex circle properties and applications in real-world scenarios. From architecture to engineering, the principles of central angles and circle proofs find practical use, making them indispensable tools in mathematical problem-solving. As students delve deeper into this topic, they'll discover how these seemingly simple concepts unlock a world of geometric possibilities.

Step 1: Understand the Given Information

In this problem, we are given a circle with a central angle and a diameter. The central angle is marked as 40 degrees. The diameter of the circle is a straight line that passes through the center of the circle, dividing it into two equal halves. This information is crucial for solving the problem.

Step 2: Recognize the Properties of a Diameter

The diameter of a circle is a straight line that passes through the center of the circle, creating a straight angle. A straight angle measures 180 degrees. This property is essential because it helps us understand that the total angle formed by the diameter is 180 degrees.

Step 3: Identify the Relationship Between the Given Angle and the Diameter

Since the diameter forms a straight angle of 180 degrees, and we are given a central angle of 40 degrees, we can use this information to find the unknown angle, x. The central angle and the unknown angle together form the straight angle of 180 degrees.

Step 4: Set Up the Equation

To find the unknown angle, x, we need to set up an equation that represents the relationship between the given angle and the total angle formed by the diameter. The equation is as follows:

180 degrees (total angle) = 40 degrees (given angle) + x (unknown angle)

Step 5: Solve for x

To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting the given angle from the total angle:

x = 180 degrees - 40 degrees

By performing the subtraction, we find that:

x = 140 degrees

Step 6: Verify the Solution

To ensure that our solution is correct, we can verify that the sum of the given angle and the unknown angle equals the total angle formed by the diameter. In this case, 40 degrees (given angle) + 140 degrees (unknown angle) = 180 degrees (total angle). Since the sum is correct, our solution is verified.

By following these steps, we have successfully found the unknown angle, x, using the properties of the diameter and the given central angle. This method can be applied to similar problems involving central angles and diameters in circles.

What is the difference between a central angle and an inscribed angle?

A central angle has its vertex at the center of the circle, while an inscribed angle has its vertex on the circle's circumference. The measure of a central angle is always twice that of an inscribed angle that subtends the same arc.

How do you calculate the measure of an inscribed angle?

The measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of the central angle that subtends the same arc. Alternatively, it's half the measure of the arc it intercepts on the circle.

What is the inscribed angle theorem?

The inscribed angle theorem states that an inscribed angle is half the measure of the central angle that subtends the same arc on a circle. This theorem is fundamental in solving many circle geometry problems.

Why is an angle inscribed in a semicircle always a right angle?

An angle inscribed in a semicircle is always 90 degrees (a right angle) because it intercepts a diameter, which subtends a central angle of 180 degrees. Since an inscribed angle is half the measure of the central angle, it must be 90 degrees.

How are central and inscribed angles used in real-world applications?

Central and inscribed angles have numerous practical applications, including architecture (designing circular structures), navigation (determining distances and positions), optics (lens design), and engineering (circular motion analysis). They're also used in surveying, astronomy, and many other fields requiring precise angular measurements.

Understanding central angles and proofs is a crucial aspect of geometry and trigonometry. To fully grasp this concept, it's essential to have a solid foundation in several prerequisite topics. One of the most fundamental prerequisites is radian measure and arc length , which provides the basis for measuring angles in a circular context.

Another important concept to master is angles in a circle . This topic helps students understand how angles are formed within circular shapes and how they relate to central angles. Additionally, knowledge of tangent properties is crucial, as it allows for a deeper understanding of how lines interact with circles, which is often a key component in central angle proofs.

When dealing with more advanced problems involving central angles, students may need to apply arc length calculation techniques. This skill is particularly useful when working with complex geometric figures or in calculus-related problems. Understanding the relationship between central angles and chords is also vital, as it forms the basis for many theorems and proofs in this area.

For students tackling problems involving right angles, knowing how to use tangent ratios to calculate angles and sides can be incredibly helpful, especially when dealing with right angles in semicircles. This knowledge ties directly into the broader concept of central angles and their properties.

While not directly related, understanding the central limit theorem can provide valuable insights into the concept of centrality in mathematics, which can be beneficial when studying central angles. Lastly, familiarity with the angle of elevation and depression can enhance a student's spatial reasoning skills, which are crucial when visualizing and solving problems related to central angles and their proofs.

By mastering these prerequisite topics, students will be well-equipped to tackle the challenges presented by central angles and proofs. Each of these concepts builds upon the others, creating a comprehensive understanding of circular geometry and its applications. As students progress through these topics, they'll find that their ability to solve complex problems and construct rigorous proofs improves significantly, setting a strong foundation for advanced mathematical studies.

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