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The longest chord of a circle is called a ___ of the circle.

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diameter

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radius

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segment

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sector

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Solution

The correct option is A
diameter

Chord is a line segment that joins two points on the circumference of a circle. Diameter is the longest chord of a circle which passes through centre joining the two points on the circumference of a circle.

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