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Introduction to Sectors
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Today, we're going to discuss sectors of circles. Can anyone tell me what a sector is?
Isn't it a part of the circle between two radii?
Exactly! A sector is formed by two radii and the arc between them. We can categorize them into minor and major sectors. Can someone explain the difference?
The minor sector is the smaller angle, and the major sector is the rest of the circle!
Well done! Remember, the angle of the major sector can be found by subtracting the minor angle from 360 degrees.
Area of a Sector
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Letβs move on to calculating the area of a sector. Can anyone share the formula?
It's \( \frac{ΞΈ}{360} \times Οr^2 \)!
Correct! And if we want to find the length of the arc, what formula would we use?
The formula is \( \frac{ΞΈ}{360} \times 2Οr \)!
Excellent! Remember, in these formulas, \(ΞΈ\) is the angle in degrees, and \(r\) is the radius of the circle.
Understanding Segments
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Next up, we have segments. Who can tell me what a segment of a circle is?
It's the area between the chord and the arc!
Exactly! A segment can also be minor or major. How do you think we find the area of a segment?
We subtract the area of the triangle from the area of the sector!
Great memory! And the formula for the area of a segment can be written as \( \text{Area of segment} = \text{Area of sector} - \text{Area of triangle}. \)
Applying Areas of Sectors and Segments
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Let's look at an example. How do we find the area of a sector with a radius of 4 cm and an angle of 30 degrees?
We use the formula! It's \( \frac{30}{360} \times Ο imes 4^2 \).
Correct! What would the area be if we use \( Ο = 3.14 \)?
It would be approximately 4.19 cmΒ²!
Exactly! Fantastic job, everyone!
Recap and Key Points
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Letβs summarize what weβve learned today. Can someone remind me of the formula for the area of a sector?
It's \( \frac{ΞΈ}{360} \times Οr^2 \)!
And for the area of a segment?
It's the area of the sector minus the area of the triangle!
Well done! Remember to practice these concepts with the exercises at the end of the section. Great job today, everyone!
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In this section, students learn about the definitions and properties of sectors and segments of circles. The section introduces formulas for calculating the areas of these shapes, including the relationships between their components and provides examples to reinforce understanding.
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Areas Related to Circles
In this section, we delve into understanding the sector and segment of a circle. A sector of a circle is defined as the area enclosed by two radii and the arc connecting them, while a segment is defined as the area enclosed by a chord and the arc that connects its endpoints. We categorize sectors as minor and major based on the angle subtended at the circle's center, while a corresponding minor and major segment are defined similarly.
To calculate the area of a sector, we use the formula:
$$
\text{Area of sector} = \frac{ΞΈ}{360} \times Οr^2
$$
Here, \(ΞΈ\) is the angle in degrees, and \(r\) is the radius of the circle. The length of the arc can also be determined with:
$$
\text{Length of arc} = \frac{ΞΈ}{360} \times 2Οr
$$
Next, to find the area of a segment, we subtract the area of the triangle formed by the two radii from the area of the corresponding sector:
$$
\text{Area of segment} = \text{Area of sector} - \text{Area of triangle}
$$
The section concludes with practical examples that illustrate these principles, fostering an understanding of how to apply these formulas in real-world contexts.
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Understanding Sectors and Segments of a Circle
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You have already come across the terms sector and segment of a circle in your earlier classes. Recall that the portion (or part) of the circular region enclosed by two radii and the corresponding arc is called a sector of the circle and the portion (or part) of the circular region enclosed between a chord and the corresponding arc is called a segment of the circle.
Detailed Explanation
A sector is a 'slice' of a circle, formed between two radii and the arc connecting them. For example, if you imagine cutting a pizza, each slice would represent a sector. A segment, on the other hand, is the area between a chord (a straight line connecting two points on the circle) and the arc connecting those two points. You can think of it as the area above a chord in a pizza slice.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a pie. When you cut two slices of the pie, each slice is a sector. If you have one slice that has the crust (arc) and the rest of the pie below that crust is a shape formed by a chord, that area is the segment.
Minor and Major Sectors
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Thus, in Fig. 11.1, shaded region OAPB is a sector of the circle with centre O. β AOB is called the angle of the sector. Note that in this figure, unshaded region OAQB is also a sector of the circle. For obvious reasons, OAPB is called the minor sector and OAQB is called the major sector. You can also see that angle of the major sector is 360Β° β β AOB.
Detailed Explanation
In a circle, a sector can be classified as either a minor sector or a major sector depending on the angle. The minor sector is the smaller section created by an angle less than 180Β°, while the major sector is larger, created by an angle greater than 180Β°. The sum of the angles in a circle is always 360Β°, so if you know the angle of the minor sector, you can easily find the angle of the major sector by subtracting that from 360Β°.
Examples & Analogies
Think about a clock. If the hour hand points to 1 and the minute hand points to 12, the angle between them is the minor sector. If the hour hand moves to 11, the angle between these two hands now represents the major sector.
Calculating the Area of a Sector
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When degree measure of the angle at the centre is 360, area of the sector = pr2. So, when the degree measure of the angle at the centre is 1, area of the sector = ΟrΒ² / 360. Therefore, when the degree measure of the angle at the centre is q, area of the sector = (ΟrΒ² Γ q) / 360.
Detailed Explanation
The area of a sector can be derived from the total area of the circle, which is ΟrΒ², where r is the radius. Since a circle has 360 degrees, if you want to find the area for a smaller angle (ΞΈ degrees), you multiply the total area by the fraction of the angle out of 360. This gives you the area of the sector corresponding to that angle.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a garden shaped like a pie. If you want to determine the area of a slice that represents a quarter of the pie (90 degrees), you realize that this is one-fourth of the pie. So the calculation resembles taking a quarter of the total area of the circular garden.
Finding Arc Lengths
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Now a natural question arises: Can we find the length of the arc APB corresponding to this sector? Yes. By applying the Unitary Method and taking the whole length of the circle (of angle 360Β°) as 2Οr, we can obtain the required length of the arc APB as (ΞΈ/360) Γ 2Οr.
Detailed Explanation
To find the length of an arc corresponding to a sector, you use a similar approach as finding the area but with the circumference of the entire circle instead. The entire circumference is 2Οr, and like the area, you take the fraction of the desired angle over 360 degrees to determine the length of the arc. This fraction shows how much of the whole circumference is represented by the sector.
Examples & Analogies
If you've ever had a circular cake and you cut a slice out, the edge of that slice is the arc. If the cake's total edge (circumference) is based on its size, you would calculate the length of just the portion you cut off using proportions, like finding how much of a pizza crust you've eaten compared to the whole pizza.
Calculating Area of a Segment
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Now let us take the case of the area of the segment APB of a circle with centre O and radius r. You can see that: Area of the segment APB = Area of the sector OAPB β Area of Ξ OAB.
Detailed Explanation
The area of a segment of a circle is found by subtracting the area of the triangle formed by the two radii and the chord from the area of the sector. This means you're looking at only the curved portion of the sector that doesn't include the triangular 'point' at the center.
Examples & Analogies
If you picture a pie slice again, the piece that sticks out toward the center (the triangle formed by the two radii) is not what you want to eat. So you subtract the area of that triangle from the area of the entire slice to find just the area of the pie that you can actually eat.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Sector: The area formed between two radii and an arc.
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Segment: The area formed between a chord and the arc it subtends.
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Area of a Sector: Computed as \( \frac{ΞΈ}{360} \times Οr^2 \).
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Area of a Segment: Area of sector minus area of the triangle formed.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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To find the area of a sector with a radius of 4 cm and an angle of 30 degrees, we calculate it using the formula: Area = \( \frac{30}{360} \times Ο \times 4^2 \approx 4.19 cm^2 \).
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For a segment with a radius of 21 cm and an angle of 120 degrees, area can be found using: Area = Area of sector - Area of triangle.
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π΅ Rhymes Time
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When you need to find, whatβs between the lines, think sector and segment, the circleβs designs.
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a slice of pizza (representing a sector) and you take a bite out of it (creating a segment). You can calculate the remaining pizza area!
π§ Other Memory Gems
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SACS - Sectors Are Calculated Sectors: Sectors = \( \frac{ΞΈ}{360} \times Οr^2 \); Segments = Sector - Triangle.
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S.A.S
- Sectors And Segments to help remember their definitions and formulas.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Sector
Definition:
A portion of a circle enclosed by two radii and the arc between them.
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Term: Segment
Definition:
A portion of a circle enclosed by a chord and the arc connecting its endpoints.
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Term: Minor Sector
Definition:
The smaller sector formed by an angle less than 180 degrees.
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Term: Major Sector
Definition:
The larger sector formed by an angle more than 180 degrees.
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Term: Area of a Sector
Definition:
The size of a sector measured in square units, calculated as \( \frac{ΞΈ}{360} \times Οr^2 \).
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Term: Area of a Segment
Definition:
The area defined by the segment of a circle, calculated as the area of the sector minus the area of the triangle.