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Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics

9.1Arc length and sector area in radians

Arc length and sector area in radians in Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 9.1Solve problems on arc length and sector area, including compound shapes, using radian measure.

Lessons

  • Arcs, sectors and segments in compound shapes

    45 min

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  • Radian measure, arc length and sector area

    35 min

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Sample question

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Arc length and sector area in radians: sample question

1 mark

A chord subtends an angle of 1 radian at the centre of a circle of radius 8 cm. Find the length of the chord, correct to 3 significant figures.

Answer in cm.

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