Section 9.

4: Arcs and Chords Honors

In a , ≅ chords have ≅ arcs. If a diameter is ⊥ to a chord, then it

In a , ≅ arcs have ≅ chords. bisects the chord and the arc.
A
C C

•O •O

B A Z B
D
D

If AB ≅ CD, then AB ≅ CD If CD ⊥ AB, then AZ ≅ BZ and AD ≅

BD

In a , ≅ chords are the same In a , longer chords are closer to

distance from the center. the center.
(chords that are the same distance
from the center are ≅ )
T
6 A
Q C
P• 8 6 • 7
x E F
S U

R B D
12

Since RS ≅ TU, x = 8 Since QF > QE, AB > CD

In a , ll chords form ≅ arcs.

A B

C D If AB ll CD, then AC ≅ BD.

•O
Examples:

1) Find x and y. 2) If m AB = 120, then find x and y.

x y
5
•
• 6 y
13 A x B

3) Find x and y. 4) O has radius = 12. If a chord is

6 cm from the center, then how long
is the chord?
17
15
x y •

5) Rectangle EFGH is inscribed in P.

EF = 16 mm and FG = 12 mm. Which
side is closer to the center of the ?
How far is FG from the center of the ?