Proving 4θ = π+4sinθ: Circular Measure

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The discussion centers on proving the equation 4θ = π + 4 sin θ, where θ is the angle subtended by a chord at the center of a circle. The area of the minor segment formed by the chord is established as one eighth of the total area of the circle. Key equations utilized include the formula for the area of the sector (1/2 r²θ) and the area of the triangle (1/2 ab sin θ), where a and b represent the radii of the circle. The solution involves equating the area of the minor segment to the difference between the area of the sector and the area of the triangle.

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Homework Statement


A chord of a circle subtends an angle of θ radians at the centre of the circle. The area of the minor segment cut off by the chord is one eighth of the area of the circle. Prove that 4θ = π + 4 sin θ


Homework Equations


s = rθ
area of sector = 1/2 r2θ
area of minor segment = area of sector - area of triangle
= 1/2 r2θ - 1/2 ab sin θ

The Attempt at a Solution


1/2r22π x 1/8 = area of minor segment
area of minor segment = 1/2r2θ - 1/2 ab sin θ
1/2r22π x 1/8 = 1/2r2θ - 1/2 ab sin θ
well the problem is i don't know what is the value of ab
 
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the area of the triangle is [tex]\frac{1}{2}absinC[/tex] right?
The a and b are the sides of the triangle adjacent to the angle. They're the radii of the circle.
 

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