A circle is defined as a set of points in a plane that are all the same distance from a central point. This fixed distance is called the radius. Common examples of circles include the rims of buckets, drums, and clocks. Key terms related to circles include:
- Center: The fixed point that defines the circle
- Radius: The fixed distance from the center to any point on the circle
- Diameter: A chord passing through the center that is the longest chord in the circle
- Circumference: The distance around the outside of the circle
- Chord: A line segment connecting any two points on the circle.