Mathematics GCSE
area of a segment
What area of a segment means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of area of a segment
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Found by subtracting this triangle from a sector, or by working out the sector area and the triangle area separately before subtracting.
Topics that use area of a segment
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Arc
- arc length
- area and volume units
- Chord
- Circumference
- Composite shapes and solids
- Congruence
- congruence criteria
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