Circles (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Radius of a circle
Radius of a circle
Distance from centre to edge; half the diameter
Diameter of a circle
Diameter of a circle
Distance across through centre; twice the radius
Circumference of a circle
Circumference of a circle
Distance around the edge (perimeter of circle)
Diameter in terms of radius
Diameter in terms of radius
Diameter = 2 × radius
Circumference formula (diameter)
Circumference formula (diameter)
Circumference formula (radius)
Circumference formula (radius)
GCSE value for
GCSE value for
3.142
What represents
What represents
Special mathematical constant ≈ 3.141592...
Use when
Use when
Diameter is given
Use when
Use when
Radius is given
Rounding in circle calculations
Rounding in circle calculations
Don't round until end to prevent errors
Accessing on calculator
Accessing on calculator
Use π button (may need SHIFT)
Check in final answer
Check in final answer
Units are correct (cm, m, etc.)
