Question

In how many parts a chord divides a circle?

• A. $2$
• B. $3$
• C. $4$
• D. Infinite

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$2$

A chord divides a circle into two parts known as segments as shown in the figure:

Here, $ACB$ is the major arc and $ADB$ is the minor arc.

The region between chord, $AB$ and major arc, $ACB$ is called major segment

and the region between chord, $AB$ and minor arc, $ADB$ is called minor segment.