The formula for calculating the area of a shaded segment (also known as a sector) of a circle is given by:
Area = (θ/360) x π x r^2
Where:
- θ is the central angle of the segment (in degrees)
- π is a constant approximately equal to 3.14159
- r is the radius of the circle
To calculate the angle θ, use the formula:
θ = 360 x (S / C)
Where:
- S is the arc length of the segment
- C is the circumference of the circle
Once you have calculated θ, plug it into the first formula along with the radius to find the area of the shaded segment.
Formula of calculating the area of the shaded segment
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