Geometry · Circles

Arc

HSG-C.A.2

Definition

A connected portion of the circumference of a circle.

Examples

  • Arc AB is the part of the circle's edge between points A and B.
  • A semicircle is an arc that measures exactly 180 degrees.

Key rule

An arc is always measured in degrees, matching its central angle.

Memory hook

A slice of the circle's outside edge.