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What is the angle subtended by a minor arc in the major segment?
AAcute
BObtuse
CRight
DStraight
✓ Correct Answer: A — Acute
The angle subtended by a minor arc (center angle < 180) at the circumference in the major segment is always acute (< 90).
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