Math Problem Statement

In circle NN, N, O, equals, 2NO=2 and the length of arc, O, P, equals, one third, pi OP ⌢

3 1 ​ π. Find the area shaded below. Express your answer as a fraction times piπ.

Solution

Let's break down the information and solve this step by step.

Given:

  • N,ON, O represents the radius of the circle, and it is given that 2NO=22NO = 2, which means the radius NO=1NO = 1.
  • The length of the arc OPOP is given as 13π\frac{1}{3} \pi.

Step 1: Find the central angle

The formula for the length of an arc is given by:

Arc length=r×θ\text{Arc length} = r \times \theta

where rr is the radius and θ\theta is the central angle in radians.

We are given that the arc length is 13π\frac{1}{3} \pi and the radius is 11. So,

13π=1×θ\frac{1}{3} \pi = 1 \times \theta

Thus, the central angle θ\theta is 13π\frac{1}{3} \pi.

Step 2: Find the area of the sector

The area AA of a sector of a circle is given by the formula:

A=12r2θA = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \theta

Since the radius r=1r = 1 and the angle θ=13π\theta = \frac{1}{3} \pi, we can substitute these values into the formula:

A=12(1)2×13π=16πA = \frac{1}{2} (1)^2 \times \frac{1}{3} \pi = \frac{1}{6} \pi

Final Answer:

The area of the shaded sector is 16π\frac{1}{6} \pi.


Would you like further clarification on any part of the solution? Here are some related questions to expand the discussion:

  1. How does the formula for the area of a sector change when the radius is different?
  2. How would the area of the sector change if the central angle were doubled?
  3. What is the relationship between the length of an arc and the area of a sector?
  4. How do you calculate the area of a sector if the central angle is given in degrees instead of radians?
  5. Can you calculate the area of the entire circle if the radius is 1?

Tip: Always remember that the angle in the formula for arc length and sector area must be in radians, not degrees.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle Geometry
Sector Area
Arc Length

Formulas

Arc length = r × θ
Area of sector = (1/2) × r^2 × θ

Theorems

Sector Area Theorem
Arc Length Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11