{"id":691679,"date":"2023-10-25T14:36:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T09:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=691679"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:33:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T07:03:26","slug":"how-to-find-the-area-of-a-segment-of-circle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/how-to-find-the-area-of-a-segment-of-circle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find The Area of a Segment of Circle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/how-to-find-the-area-of-a-segment-of-circle\/#Theorem_2_Angle_in_the_Same_Segment_Theorem\" title=\"Theorem 2: Angle in the Same Segment Theorem\">Theorem 2: Angle in the Same Segment Theorem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/how-to-find-the-area-of-a-segment-of-circle\/#Theorem_3_Alternate_Angle_Theorem\" title=\"Theorem 3: Alternate Angle Theorem\">Theorem 3: Alternate Angle Theorem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/how-to-find-the-area-of-a-segment-of-circle\/#Area_of_Segment_of_Circle_Example\" title=\"Area of Segment of Circle Example\">Area of Segment of Circle Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/how-to-find-the-area-of-a-segment-of-circle\/#Area_of_a_Segment_of_Circle_FAQs\" title=\"Area of a Segment of Circle FAQs\">Area of a Segment of Circle FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/how-to-find-the-area-of-a-segment-of-circle\/#What_is_a_circle_segment_in_geometry\" title=\"What is a circle segment in geometry?\">What is a circle segment in geometry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/how-to-find-the-area-of-a-segment-of-circle\/#How_can_I_divide_a_circle_segment_into_major_and_minor_segments\" title=\"How can I divide a circle segment into major and minor segments?\">How can I divide a circle segment into major and minor segments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/how-to-find-the-area-of-a-segment-of-circle\/#What_are_the_key_theorems_related_to_circle_segments\" title=\"What are the key theorems related to circle segments?\">What are the key theorems related to circle segments?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>A segment in geometry refers to a part of a circle, specifically the space between a chord and an arc. To understand this better, let&#8217;s first grasp what a circle is. A circle is the path created by a point that is an equal distance away from a particular point in a flat plane.<\/p>\n<p>This central point is called the circle&#8217;s center, and the constant distance from the center to any point on the circle is known as the radius.<\/p>\n<p>Now, back to segments. A segment is simply the area inside a circle. To define it more precisely, it&#8217;s the space enclosed by a section of the circle and the angle formed by that section. We also call this enclosed area a sector. To find the area of a circle segment, we subtract the triangular part inside the sector from the sector itself.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll dive deep into segments, their areas, and all the related theorems, complete with proofs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Segment_of_Circle\"><\/span>Segment of Circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A circle segment is a part of a circle defined by a straight line (chord) and the curved part between the chord&#8217;s ends. Simply put, it&#8217;s like cutting out a slice from a pizza. These segments are created by a line that either touches or crosses the circle.<\/p>\n<p>In simpler terms, segments are the portions separated by the curved part of a circle, with the connecting line being the chord between the two ends of the curved part. One important thing to remember is that these segments don&#8217;t include the center of the circle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Segment_of_Circle\"><\/span>Types of Segment of Circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In geometry, a circle can be divided into two primary segments: the major segment and the minor segment. These segments are determined by the relationship between a chord and its corresponding arc. The major segment, which encompasses a larger area, is the portion of the circle enclosed by the chord and the arc.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the minor segment, with a smaller area, is the region bounded by the same chord and arc. This division of a circle into major and minor segments is fundamental to understanding its properties and applications in various mathematical and practical contexts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Area_of_a_Segment_of_Circle_Formula\"><\/span>Area of a Segment of Circle Formula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can find the area of a segment in two ways: by using radians or degrees. The formulas for calculating the area of a segment in a circle are as follows:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Formula To Find Area of a Segment of a Circle<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Area of a Segment in Radians<\/td>\n<td>A = (\u00bd) \u00d7 r2 (\u03b8 \u2013 Sin \u03b8)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Area of a Segment in Degrees<\/td>\n<td>A = (\u00bd) \u00d7 r 2 \u00d7 [(\u03c0\/180) \u03b8 \u2013 sin \u03b8]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_the_Area_of_Segment_of_Circle\"><\/span>How to Find the Area of Segment of Circle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you know the angle \u03b8 (in degrees) in a circle, you can find the area of a sector called &#8220;AOBC&#8221; using this formula:<\/p>\n<p>Area of AOBC = (\u03b8\/360\u00b0) \u00d7 \u03c0r\u00b2<\/p>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s find the area of a part of the circle called &#8220;ABC&#8221;:<\/p>\n<p>Area of ABC = Area of AOBC &#8211; Area of \u0394AOB<\/p>\n<p>Area of ABC = (\u03b8\/360\u00b0) \u00d7 \u03c0r\u00b2 &#8211; A\u0394AOB<\/p>\n<p>To calculate the area of \u0394AOB, follow these two steps:<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Find the height OP of \u0394AOB using the Pythagoras theorem. You can use one of two methods:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; If you know the length of AB, use this formula:<\/p>\n<p>OP = \u221a(r\u00b2 &#8211; (AB\/2)\u00b2)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; If you know \u03b8 (in degrees), use this formula:<\/p>\n<p>OP = r * cos(\u03b8\/2)<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Calculate the area of \u0394AOB using the formula for the area of a triangle:<\/p>\n<p>Area of \u0394AOB = \u00bd \u00d7 base \u00d7 height = \u00bd \u00d7 AB \u00d7 OP<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve found the height and the area of \u0394AOB, you can substitute these values into the formula for the area of segment ABC to calculate its area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Segment_of_Circle_Theorems\"><\/span>Segment of Circle Theorems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three key theorems related to segments within a circle:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Alternate Segment Theorem<\/li>\n<li>Angle in the Same Segment Theorem<\/li>\n<li>Alternate Angle Theorem<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theorem_1_Inscribed_Angle_Theorem\"><\/span>Theorem 1: Inscribed Angle Theorem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The inscribed angle theorem simplifies a relationship between angles in a circle. It states that when you have an angle (let&#8217;s call it \u03b8) inscribed within a circle, this angle is exactly half the size of the central angle (which we&#8217;ll call 2\u03b8) that covers the same arc on the circle.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, if we label the inscribed angle as \u2220AOC and the central angle as \u2220ABC:<\/p>\n<p>\u2220AOC = 2\u2220ABC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Now, let&#8217;s prove this theorem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imagine we have a circle with a center point O, and three points A, B, and C lying on its circumference. If we draw lines from O to A (OA) and from O to C (OC), we create a triangle AOC. Inside this triangle, we have an angle \u2220ACD (let&#8217;s call it xz, which is equal to angle ABC. This situation occurs when DC is a tangent to the circle.<\/p>\n<p>Since a tangent to a circle is always at a 90-degree angle to the circle&#8217;s radius, we can conclude that the sum of angles x and y is 90 degrees:<\/p>\n<p>x + y = 90\u00b0 \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014(i)<\/p>\n<p>Now, if we bisect (cut in half) triangle AOC from point O, we create a right-angled triangle with an angle z. So, angles \u2220AOE and \u2220COE are both equal to z. Since the sum of angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees, we can say:<\/p>\n<p>y + z + 90\u00b0 = 180\u00b0<\/p>\n<p><strong>This equation simplifies to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>y + z = 90\u00b0 \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014(ii)<\/p>\n<p>Equating equations (i) and (ii), we find that:<\/p>\n<p>x = z<\/p>\n<p>And because we&#8217;ve already established that \u2220ABC = \u2220ACD = x, we can conclude that:<\/p>\n<p>\u2220AOC = 2z<\/p>\n<p>and<\/p>\n<p>\u2220ABC = x<\/p>\n<p>This ultimately leads us to the result that:<\/p>\n<p>\u2220AOC = 2\u2220ABC<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theorem_2_Angle_in_the_Same_Segment_Theorem\"><\/span>Theorem 2: Angle in the Same Segment Theorem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the same segment of a circle, angles are always equal. This means that when you have two angles formed by the same arc on the circle&#8217;s circumference, they will have the same measurement.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you have a triangle ABC and another triangle ADC, with both \u2220ABC and \u2220ADC in the major part of the circle, you can be sure that these two angles are of equal size.<\/p>\n<p>To prove this equality, you can start by connecting points A and C with the center of the circle, O.<\/p>\n<p>Now, if you call the angle \u2220AOC &#8216;x&#8217;, you can use a theorem to show that:<\/p>\n<p>x = 2\u2220ABC (Equation i)<\/p>\n<p>And at the same time:<\/p>\n<p>x = 2\u2220ADC (Equation ii)<\/p>\n<p>By comparing these two equations, you can conclude that:<\/p>\n<p>\u2220ABC is indeed equal to \u2220ADC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theorem_3_Alternate_Angle_Theorem\"><\/span>Theorem 3: Alternate Angle Theorem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The alternate segment theorem, also known as the tangent-chord theorem, tells us that in a circle, the angle formed between a chord and a tangent line from one of the chord&#8217;s endpoints is equal to the angle in the alternate segment.<\/p>\n<p>So, if we have \u2220ACD = \u2220ABC = x in a circle, this theorem is at play.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Area_of_Segment_of_Circle_Example\"><\/span>Area of Segment of Circle Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You have a circle with a radius of 8 cm. Find the area of the segment corresponding to an arc subtending an angle of 120\u00b0 at the center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To determine the area of this circle segment, we can divide it into two parts:<\/p>\n<p>The area of the sector AOB (the shaded region plus the unshaded region):<\/p>\n<p>Area = (\u03b8\/360\u00b0) \u00d7 \u03c0r\u00b2 = (120\u00b0\/360\u00b0) \u00d7 \u03c0 \u00d7 8\u00b2 = 32\u03c0 square cm.<\/p>\n<p>The area of triangle AOB (\u0394AOB):<\/p>\n<p>To calculate this, we need to find the values of OC and AB.<\/p>\n<p>OC = 8 \u00d7 cos 60\u00b0 = 8 \u00d7 \u00bd = 4 cm,<\/p>\n<p>AB = 2 \u00d7 8 \u00d7 sin 60\u00b0 = 2 \u00d7 8 \u00d7 (\u221a3\/2) = 8\u221a3 cm.<\/p>\n<p>Now, we can find the area of \u0394AOB:<\/p>\n<p>Area = \u00bd \u00d7 OC \u00d7 AB = \u00bd \u00d7 4 \u00d7 8\u221a3 = 16\u221a3 square cm.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the area of the segment AB is determined by subtracting the area of \u0394AOB from the area of the sector AOB:<\/p>\n<p>Area of segment AB = 32\u03c0 square cm &#8211; 16\u221a3 square cm.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Area_of_a_Segment_of_Circle_FAQs\"><\/span>Area of a Segment of Circle FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_circle_segment_in_geometry\"><\/span>What is a circle segment in geometry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t A circle segment is a portion of a circle defined by a chord (a straight line) and the curved part between the ends of that chord. It's like cutting out a slice from a pizza. These segments are created by lines that either touch or cross the circle. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_divide_a_circle_segment_into_major_and_minor_segments\"><\/span>How can I divide a circle segment into major and minor segments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn geometry, you can divide a circle into two primary segments: the major segment and the minor segment. The major segment encompasses a larger area and is the region enclosed by the chord and the arc. The minor segment, with a smaller area, is the part bounded by the same chord and arc. This division is based on the relationship between a chord and its corresponding arc. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_theorems_related_to_circle_segments\"><\/span>What are the key theorems related to circle segments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are three important theorems related to circle segments: the Alternate Segment Theorem, the Angle in the Same Segment Theorem, and the Alternate Angle Theorem. 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