Central and Inscribed Angles

The measure of a central angle is also equal to the measure of its intercepted arc. The central angle is an angle that has the vertex at the center of a circle. The measure of an inscribed angle is equal to half the measure of its intercepted arc. An inscribed angle is an angle that has its vertex on the circle. In this video, you will explore both central and inscribed angles. Click the player button to begin.

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Central and Inscribed Angles Review

Now that you have explored central and inscribed angles, review your knowledge in this interactivity. Click the player button to get started.