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Inscribed angle theorem

Geometry. Drag points on a circle: an inscribed angle is half the central angle on the same arc. Free interactive GeoGebra resource — adjust parameters in…

  • Circles
  • Angles

Overview

Drag points on a circle: an inscribed angle is half the central angle on the same arc.

Explanation

Inscribed angle theorem: an angle on an arc is half the central angle on that arc.
Corollaries: an angle in a semicircle is 90°; a 90° inscribed angle subtends a diameter.
Inscribed angles on the same arc are equal.

How to use

Drag three points on the circle and compare inscribed and central measures.

Knowledge points

  • Circles
  • Angles