In the diagram, point C represents the center of the sphere. Diego says that the part of the sphere labeled D is the radius. Gregoire says that the part of the sphere labeled D is the diameter of the sphere.Who is correct and why?
Answer
A
Gregoire is correct; the diameter is a chord that passes through the center of the sphere.
B
Gregoire is correct; the diameter is a chord that is from the center to the surface of the sphere.
C
Diego is correct; the radius is a chord that passes through the center of the sphere.
D
Diego is correct; the radius is a chord that is from the center to the surface of the sphere.