Question

using the figure shown, which line segment could represent a chord of a circle? all of the above \\(overline{pq}\\) \\(overline{or}\\) \\(overline{op}\\)

Explanation:

A chord of a circle is a line segment with both endpoints on the circle.

• $\overline{OP}$: Both endpoints are O (center, not on the circle edge) and P (on the circle), so it is a radius, not a chord.
• $\overline{OR}$: Endpoints are O (center) and R (outside the circle), so it is not a chord.
• $\overline{PQ}$: Both endpoints P and Q lie on the circle, so it fits the definition of a chord.

Answer:

$\overline{PQ}$