What Is the Area of This Complex Shape?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the area of a complex shape that includes a circular arc and a triangle. Participants suggest using geometric principles to determine the angles \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) to find the area of the circular segment. By combining the area of the circular segment with the area of the triangle and applying symmetry, the total area can be accurately computed. This method provides a systematic approach to solving similar physics problems involving complex shapes.

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hi guys I'm doing a physics problem and it requires me to know the area of the following shape:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/p3rf3ct4u/a.jpg"

any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Welcome to PF.

I think the problem could be solved as follows:

Assuming the arc is a part of a circle (which is sort of implied by the picture), first calculate the angle [itex]\alpha[/itex] in my attached diagram. Then you can also find [itex]\beta[/itex] and from that you can get the area of the circle segment. Then you can find the area of the total piece (by adding the triangle part) and use symmetry to find the total area.
 

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