Question

using the figure shown, which line segment could represent a chord of the circle? all of the above \\(overline{mn}\\) \\(overline{lm}\\) \\(overline{lo}\\)

Explanation:

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

• $\overline{MN}$ has endpoints M and N, both on the circle, so it is a chord.
• $\overline{LM}$ has only endpoint M on the circle; L is outside, so it is not a chord.
• $\overline{LO}$ has endpoint O (the center, not on the circle) and L (outside), so it is not a chord.

Thus only $\overline{MN}$ qualifies.

Answer:

$\overline{MN}$