Circles (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Radius of a circle

Distance from centre to edge; half the diameter

Diameter of a circle

Distance across through centre; twice the radius

Circumference of a circle

Distance around the edge (perimeter of circle)

Diameter in terms of radius

Diameter = 2 × radius

Circumference formula (diameter)

C=πdC = \pi d

Circumference formula (radius)

C=2πrC = 2\pi r

GCSE value for π\pi

3.142

What π\pi represents

Special mathematical constant ≈ 3.141592...

Use C=πdC = \pi d when

Diameter is given

Use C=2πrC = 2\pi r when

Radius is given

Rounding in circle calculations

Don't round until end to prevent errors

Accessing π\pi on calculator

Use π button (may need SHIFT)

Check in final answer

Units are correct (cm, m, etc.)

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