Question

complete the sentence. a circle and a line segment can intersect in___________. a line two points two line segments a circle

Explanation:

Step1: Recall intersection concepts

A line - segment is a part of a line with two endpoints. When a line - segment intersects a circle, the possible number of intersection points can be 0, 1, or 2.

Step2: Analyze options

A circle and a line - segment cannot intersect in a line (a line is infinite and a line - segment is finite). They cannot intersect in two line - segments or a circle. The most appropriate result of their intersection is two points (when the line - segment crosses the circle).

Answer:

two points