Circle Theorems


These lessons, with videos, examples and step-by-step solutions help GCSE/IGCSE Maths students learn the circle theorems.




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Circle Theorems 1
The angle at the centre is twice the angle at the edge for configurations with intersecting lines.

Circle Theorem 2 (angle is a semi circle)
The angle in a semi-circle is always 90 degrees.




Circle Theorems 3 (Angles in the same arc)
Angles in the same segment are equal. (Bow theorem)

Circle Theorems 4 (cyclic quads)
Opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral add up to 180 degrees.

The Alternate Segment Theorem
The angle between a tangent and a chord is equal to the angle in the alternate segment.



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