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Question
If O is the center of the circle in the figure alongside, then complete the table from the given information.
The type of arc
| Type of circular arc | Name of circular arc | Measure of circular arc |
| Minor arc | ||
| Major arc |
Solution
| Type of arc | Name of the arc | Measure of the arc |
| Minor arc | arc AXB | 100° |
| Major arc | arc AYB | 260° |
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