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Arc: A portion of the circumference of a circle.
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Chord: A line segment whose endpoints lie on the circle.
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Circumference: The distance around the circle; its perimeter.
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Diameter: A chord that passes through the center of the circle; twice the radius.
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Radius: A line segment from the center of the circle to any point on its circumference.
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Sector: A region bounded by two radii and the included arc.
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Segment: A region bounded by a chord and the arc subtended by the chord.
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Secant: A line that intersects the circle at two distinct points.
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Tangent: A line that touches the circle at exactly one point.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of a circle worksheet.