Difference between Great Circle and Small Circle

Nov 30 -0001

Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between Great and Small Circle. Comparison and Differences.

Differences between Great Circle and Small Circle

S.No.	Great Circle	Small Circle
1	A Great Circle is a plane that passes through the center of the earth. (e.g. Equator and all Meridians)	Small Circles are lines that do not pass through the center of the earth
2	A great circle is the largest circle than can be drawn on a sphere and they bisect the Earth into 2 equal halves e.g. The Equator, The Prime Meridian	Small circles are any other circles that can be drawn
3	Great circle are larger in size	Small circle are smaller in size
4	Has larger area	Has smaller area
5	Circumference is more	Circumference is less
6	Radius is large in great circle	Radius is small in small circle