Geometry of Circles · Geometry & Measurement
Tangents and Chords
Studying the perpendicular properties of tangents and chords.
Key Questions
- 1How does the radius of a circle interact with a tangent at the point of contact?
- 2Why does a perpendicular line from the center of a circle always bisect a chord?
- 3How can we use the properties of tangents from an external point to solve for unknown lengths?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Geometry and Measurement - S3MOE: Geometry of Circles - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Geometry of Circles
Period: Geometry & Measurement
Suggested Methodologies
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