GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Chord Properties of Circles Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Chord Properties of Circles, with full model answers. Covers perpendicular bisectors of chords and equal chords.
Chord Properties of Circles exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Chord Properties of Circles
Chord Properties of Circles is a Grade 6+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit Cambridge IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Bisector The perpendicular from the centre bisects the chord.
- Equal chords Are the same distance from the centre.
- Pythagoras Use with radius and half chord.
Common mistakes in Chord Properties of Circles
- Not halving the chord.
- Missing reasons.
Try two Chord Properties of Circles exam-style questions
1. A chord of 16 is 6 from the centre. Find the radius. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
10
2. What bisects a chord? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
The perpendicular from the centre
Chord Properties of Circles FAQs
Which exam boards include Chord Properties of Circles?
These questions suit Cambridge IGCSE.
What grade is Chord Properties of Circles in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 6+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Chord Properties of Circles questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
