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The region bounded by a chord and the corresponding arc lying between the chord's endpoints is known as a ___ of the circle.

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segment
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sector
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centre
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diameter
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Solution

The correct option is A segment
A segment of a circle is the region bounded by a chord and the arc subtended by the chord.
The region between the chord and the minor arc is called the minor segment, and that between the chord and the major arc is called the major segment.

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