Find the area of the four sectors of the given circle

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the area of four sectors with respect to x, y, and z, where the middle line passes through the center of the circle. The area is calculated by subtracting the green triangle from the circular sector and then subtracting that from the semicircle area.
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if we have the circle in the picture given x,y,z
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the middle line pass through the circle center
find the area of the four sectors with respect to x,y,z
parallel lines
Thanks
 

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Perhaps this can get you started. Please refer to the following diagram:

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The area of the circular sector (the sum of the red and green areas) is:

$\displaystyle A_S = \frac{1}{2}r^2\theta$

Now, we see that:

$\displaystyle \cos(\theta)=\frac{k}{r}\,\therefore\,\theta=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{k}{r} \right)$

and so we have:

$\displaystyle A_S = \frac{1}{2}r^2\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{k}{r} \right)$

The area of the green triangle is:

$\displaystyle A_T=\frac{1}{2}k\sqrt{r^2-k^2}$

And thus, the area A in red is:

$\displaystyle A=A_S-A_T=\frac{1}{2}\left(r^2\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{k}{r} \right)-k\sqrt{r^2-k^2} \right)$

Can you proceed from here?
 

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MarkFL said:
Perhaps this can get you started. Please refer to the following diagram:

View attachment 529

The area of the circular sector (the sum of the red and green areas) is:

$\displaystyle A_S = \frac{1}{2}r^2\theta$

Now, we see that:

$\displaystyle \cos(\theta)=\frac{k}{r}\,\therefore\,\theta=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{k}{r} \right)$

and so we have:

$\displaystyle A_S = \frac{1}{2}r^2\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{k}{r} \right)$

The area of the green triangle is:

$\displaystyle A_T=\frac{1}{2}k\sqrt{r^2-k^2}$

And thus, the area A in red is:

$\displaystyle A=A_S-A_T=\frac{1}{2}\left(r^2\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{k}{r} \right)-k\sqrt{r^2-k^2} \right)$

Can you proceed from here?

Thanks I can for sure, we have the semicircle area
the quarter area of the circle minus the area of the red we will get the semi area of below sector.
 

FAQ: Find the area of the four sectors of the given circle

What is the formula for finding the area of a sector in a circle?

The formula for finding the area of a sector in a circle is A = (θ/360)πr², where θ is the central angle of the sector and r is the radius of the circle.

How do you determine the central angle of a sector?

The central angle of a sector can be determined by dividing the arc length of the sector by the circumference of the circle and then multiplying by 360 degrees.

Can the area of a sector be larger than the area of the entire circle?

No, the area of a sector can never be larger than the area of the entire circle. The maximum area of a sector is equal to the area of the entire circle when the central angle is 360 degrees.

What is the difference between a sector and a segment in a circle?

A sector is a portion of a circle that is bounded by two radii and an arc, while a segment is a portion of a circle that is bounded by a chord and an arc.

Can the area of a sector be negative?

No, the area of a sector cannot be negative. It represents a physical quantity and must be a positive value.

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