Dividing a Circle into Equal Areas: A Mathematical Approach

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To divide a circle of radius 1 into equal areas using parallel lines, the area under the curve f(x) = √(1-x²) is relevant. The integral of this function provides the area of the circle, which can be used to determine the cuts needed for equal division. The discussion also touches on the challenge of finding the specific locations for these cuts when dividing the circle into n pieces. A simpler method without calculus was initially sought but later deemed unnecessary. The conversation highlights the mathematical approach to achieving equal area divisions in a circle.
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Given a circle radius 1 how do you divide it into pieces of equal area using parallel lines?

Maybe find the area under f(x) = \sqrt{1-x^{2}}
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\int f(x)dx = \frac{1}{2} \left( x\sqrt{1-x^2} - \sin^{-1} (x) \right)
Well how do you find the location for the cuts if you need to divide the circle into n pieces?

This seems simple enough, but I can't figure it out.

Is there a better way to do this, without calculus?
 
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