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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 43% | 8 | The length of the perpendicular drawn from the center of a circle to the chord of the circle is called its ________. | |
3 | 38% | 11 | Curves traced by a point on the circumference of a circle as the circle rolls around another fixed circle | |
Longest Chord Of A Circle Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DIAMETER" which means:
- noun
- • The length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
- • A straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The diameter of a circle is equal to twice its radius."
- • "The diameter of the moon is about 3,474 kilometers."
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