Quiz: What Is a Circle?

Question 3 of 10

A radius is an angle that connects any point on the circle to the center of the circle.

A. True
B. False



Answer :

Let's carefully examine the given statement: "A radius is an angle that connects any point on the circle to the center of the circle."

1. Understanding a Radius:
- A radius is defined as a line segment that connects the center of the circle to any point on the circle.
- A radius is a measure of length and not an angle.

2. Clarifying an Angle:
- An angle is formed by two rays (or line segments) that have a common endpoint called the vertex.
- Angles are measured in degrees or radians and they describe the rotational distance between two rays or segments.

3. Analyzing the Statement:
- The statement in the question describes a radius as an angle, which is incorrect.
- A radius cannot be an angle because it is a distance, a linear measurement, between two points (the center and any point on the circumference of the circle).

Therefore, the statement "A radius is an angle that connects any point on the circle to the center of the circle" is False.

The correct answer is: B. False