IN MATH: 1. n. the larger of 2 arcs created when the circle is intersected at two points. EX. There is no specific symbol for a major arc.

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above.

APPLICATION: (see list 260)

In figure 2 above:
1. If minor arc AB measures , what does major arc AB measure?
2. If major arc AB measures , what does minor arc AB measure?
3. What does central angle ACB measure?

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