Circles
Kerala Board · Class 9 · Mathematics
Complete topic list for Circles in Kerala Board Class 9 Mathematics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.
Topics in Circles
Basic Terms and Definitions
- A circle is the collection of all points in a plane that are at a fixed distance (radius) from a fixed point (center)
- The complete length of a circle is called its circumference
- A circle divides the plane into three parts: interior, exterior, and the circle itself
Angle Subtended by Chords and Equal Chords Theorem
- Equal chords subtend equal angles at the center
- If angles subtended by chords at center are equal, then chords are equal
- Longer chords subtend larger angles at the center
Perpendicular from Center to Chord
- Perpendicular from center to a chord bisects the chord
- Line from center that bisects a chord is perpendicular to that chord
- Equal chords are equidistant from the center
Angles Subtended by Arcs - Central and Inscribed Angles
- Angle subtended by arc at center = 2 × angle subtended by same arc at any point on circle
- Equal arcs subtend equal angles at the center
- Angle in semicircle is always 90°
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Sources & Official References
- Kerala Board of Public Examinations — keralapareekshabhavan.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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