Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Diagonal
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Geometric vocabulary can be grouped by the shapes they belong to. Three terms are standard circle concepts; one belongs to polygons.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Assign each term to its natural geometric context and select the one not specific to circles.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Arc → circle term.Diameter → circle term.Tangent → circle term.Diagonal → polygon term → outlier.
Verification / Alternative check:
Ask: can the term be defined without reference to vertices? Circle terms do; a diagonal requires vertices (absent in circles).
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Confusing “chord” and “diameter” vs “diagonal.” A chord/diameter is inside a circle; a diagonal is a polygon construct.
Final Answer:
Diagonal
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