Circles — Geometry and Trigonometry
Practice SAT circle questions with Digital SAT-style problems on arcs, chords, tangents, central and inscribed angles, circumference, and area with detailed solutions.
Questions in this quiz (10)
$$(x-3)^2+(y+1)^2=100$$In the $$xy$$-plane, the graph of the equation above is a circle. Point $$P$$ on the circle has coordinates $$(13,-1)$$. If $$PQ$$ is a diameter of the circle, what are the coordinates of $$Q$$?
- $$(-7,-1)$$
- $$(-7,1)$$
- $$(3,-11)$$
- $$(3,9)$$
Point $$A$$ lies on a unit circle in the $$xy$$-plane and has coordinates $$(1,0)$$. Point $$B$$ is the center of the circle and has coordinates $$(0,0)$$. Point $$C$$ also lies on the circle and has coordinates $$(t,1)$$, where $$t$$ is a constant. Which of the following could be the positive measure of angle $$ABC$$, in radians?
- $$\frac{45\pi}{2}$$
- $$\frac{46\pi}{2}$$
- $$\frac{47\pi}{2}$$
- $$\frac{48\pi}{2}$$
The circle shown has center $$T$$, with the length of arc $$WZY$$ equal to $$8\pi$$, and $$a=120$$. What is the length of arc $$WXY$$?
- $$12\pi$$
- $$24\pi$$
- $$14\pi$$
- $$16\pi$$
In the $$xy$$-plane, the graph of the equation$$(x-1)^2+(y+3)^2=36$$is a circle. The point $$(k,3)$$, where $$k$$ is a constant, lies on this circle. What is one possible value of $$k$$?
- $$1$$
- $$2$$
- $$3$$
- $$4$$
An angle has a measure of $$\frac{7\pi}{18}$$ radians. What is the measure of the angle in degrees?
- $$50^\circ$$
- $$65^\circ$$
- $$70^\circ$$
- $$75^\circ$$
Point $$P$$ is the center of the circle above, and the measure of $$\angle PQR$$ is $$40^\circ$$. If the length of $$PS$$ is $$9$$, what is the length of arc $$\widehat{QR}$$?
- $$2\pi$$
- $$4\pi$$
- $$5\pi$$
- $$7\pi$$
A circle has center $$O$$, and points $$A$$ and $$B$$ lie on the circle. The central angle $$\angle AOB$$ measures $$45^\circ$$, and the circumference of the circle is $$40$$ inches. What is the length of minor arc $$AB$$?
- $$5$$
- $$6$$
- $$7.5$$
- $$10$$
Question
- $$3$$
- $$4$$
- $$5$$
- $$7$$
The circle shown has center $$C$$, circumference $$120\pi$$, and diameters $$JL$$ and $$KM$$. The length of arc $$JK$$ is three times the length of arc $$KL$$. What is the length of arc $$JM$$?
- $$15\pi$$
- $$30\pi$$
- $$45\pi$$
- $$60\pi$$
Circle $$P$$ is defined by the equation$$(x-5)^2+(y+1)^2=16$$Circle $$Q$$ is the result of shifting circle $$P$$ left $$7$$ units and up $$4$$ units. The radius of circle $$Q$$ is $$3$$ times the radius of circle $$P$$. Which equation defines circle $$Q$$?
- $$(x-12)^2+(y+5)^2=48$$
- $$(x+2)^2+(y-3)^2=48$$
- $$(x-12)^2+(y+5)^2=144$$
- $$(x+2)^2+(y-3)^2=144$$
Related quizzes
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Circles — Geometry and Trigonometry?
This practice set includes 10 questions. Finish in one sitting when possible, then review incorrect answers before retaking.
What topic does Circles — Geometry and Trigonometry cover?
Circles — Geometry and Trigonometry focuses on Geometry and Trigonometry. Questions follow exam-style wording and difficulty so you can practice the skills tested on major Geometry and Trigonometry assessments. These are practice materials, not official exam questions.
How is Circles — Geometry and Trigonometry scored?
Your score is the percentage of correct answers. A typical passing score is 80%. After you finish, review each miss with the available explanations on The School of Mathematics.
Comments
Share your thoughts or ask a question. Comments are moderated before publication.
Loading comments…