Radius
The radius of a circle is the distance from the center of the circle to any point on the circle. It is represented by the letter "r". The radius is a fundamental aspect of a circle and is used in various calculations involving circles.
Calculating the Radius
To calculate the radius of a circle, you can use the formula:
r = C / (2π)
Where r is the radius and C is the circumference of the circle, and π is a constant approximately equal to 3.14159.
Relationship with Diameter
The radius of a circle is half the length of the diameter. So, the diameter (d) of a circle is related to the radius by the formula:
d = 2r
Study Guide
- Understand the concept of the radius as the distance from the center of a circle to any point on the circle.
- Learn the formula for calculating the radius: r = C / (2π)
- Understand the relationship between the radius and the diameter: d = 2r
- Practice calculating the radius and diameter of circles with different circumferences.
- Apply the concept of the radius in solving problems related to circles, such as finding the area or circumference of a circle.
Understanding the radius is crucial in grasping the concepts of circles and is essential for further studies in geometry and trigonometry.
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Geometry (NCTM)
Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships.
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