Diameter: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the diameter of a circle, including calculation, reasoning, and real-world application problems suitable for GCSE Foundation students.

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Diameter: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
If the radius of a circle is 7 cm, calculate its diameter.
[2 marks]
2.
A circle has a diameter of 18 m. What is its radius?
[2 marks]
3.
Calculate the circumference of a circle with diameter 10 cm. Use π ≈ 3.14.
[3 marks]
4.
A circle's radius is increased from 5 cm to 8 cm. What is the new diameter?
[3 marks]
5.
Plot the graph of y=2x on the grid. What is the diameter of the circle with radius 4 cm if the diameter is proportional to the value of y?
[4 marks]
6.
Construct a triangle with sides 6 cm, 8 cm, and a diameter of the circle. Show that the diameter is the longest side.
[4 marks]
7.
A pipeline forms a circle of diameter 12 meters. How much pipe is needed to go all the way around?
[3 marks]
8.
Identify and correct the mistake in the following statement: 'The diameter of a circle is equal to its radius.'
[2 marks]
9.
A circle has a diameter of 24 cm. If a chord is drawn parallel to the diameter and measures 16 cm, can this chord be the diameter? Explain.
[4 marks]
10.
Calculate the diameter of a circle if the area is 78.5 cm². (Use π ≈ 3.14)
[4 marks]
11.
Explain why the diameter always passes through the center of the circle and how it relates to the radius.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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