Define major and minor segment of a circle. [2 MARKS]

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The portion (or part) of the circular region enclosed between a chord and the corresponding major arc is called major segment of the circle.

The portion (or part) of the circular region enclosed between a chord and the corresponding minor arc is called minor segment of the circle.

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