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Measuring a Line Segment

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What is the name of the portion of a circle which is cut off by a straight line and does not pass through the center?

A

Sector

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Chord

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Segment

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Diameter

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Solution

The correct option is B Segment
A segment is a portion of a circle which cut off by a straight line not passing through the center.

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