Area of Sectors and Arc Length
Calculating the area of sectors and the length of arcs in circles.
Key Questions
- Explain how the formulas for arc length and sector area relate to the circumference and area of a full circle.
- Analyze the impact of changing the angle or radius on arc length and sector area.
- Construct a problem involving composite shapes that include sectors and arcs.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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