What is the difference between a sector and a segment in a circle?
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| Sector | Segment |
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A sector includes a central angle and two radii. |
A segment includes a chord and its corresponding arc. |
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A sector looks like a pizza slice or wedge. |
It is crescent-shaped. |
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Centre of a circle is included in a sector. |
Centre of a circle is not necessarily included in a segment. |
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θ360×πr2, where θ= central angle and r= radius |
Segment Area
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