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An angle in a semicircle is...

An angle in a semicircle is

A

`45^@`

B

`60^@`

C

`90^@`

D

`120^@`

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To solve the question "An angle in a semicircle is", we need to understand the properties of angles formed in a semicircle. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Circle and Diameter**: - Draw a circle and label the endpoints of the diameter as points A and B. - The line segment AB represents the diameter of the circle. 2. **Identifying the Semicircle**: - The semicircle is the upper half of the circle that is formed when you draw the diameter AB. - The points on the semicircle are all the points that lie on the circle above the line segment AB. 3. **Drawing a Triangle**: - Choose any point C on the semicircle. - Draw line segments AC and BC, forming triangle ABC. 4. **Analyzing the Angle**: - The angle ACB is the angle formed at point C by the lines AC and BC. - According to the properties of circles, specifically the inscribed angle theorem, the angle subtended by the diameter at any point on the semicircle is always a right angle. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the angle ACB is 90 degrees. ### Final Answer: The angle in a semicircle is **90 degrees**.
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