Question

what kind of segment is \\(\overline{ea}\\)?

• radius
• diameter
• chord
• center

Explanation:

Identify the endpoints of the segment

$$ E \text{ and } A \text{ are points on the boundary of the circle.} $$

Apply the definition of a chord

$$ \text{A line segment whose endpoints both lie on a circle is defined as a chord.} $$

Match with the given options

$$ \overline{EA} \text{ is a chord.} $$

Answer:

• Radius
• Diameter
• Chord (Correct answer)
• Center