Question

question 1 of 22 which line segment is a chord of ⊙c in the diagram below? a. $overline{ab}$ b. $overline{de}$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall chord definition

A chord of a circle is a line - segment whose endpoints lie on the circle.

Step2: Analyze line - segments

• For $\overline{AB}$, both $A$ and $B$ are on the circle $\odot C$.
• For $\overline{DE}$, point $D$ is outside the circle $\odot C$.

Answer:

A. $\overline{AB}$