Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Circular measure

Circular measure — practice question

In the figure, $AB$ is a circular arc with centre $O$ and radius $r$. The segment $XB$ touches the circle at $B$, and $A$ is the midpoint of $OX$.
(i)[2]

Show that angle $AOB = \frac{1}{3}\pi$ radians.

(ii)[3]

Express, in terms of $r$, $\pi$ and $\sqrt{3}$, the perimeter of the shaded part.

(iii)[2]

Express, in terms of $r$, $\pi$ and $\sqrt{3}$, the area of the shaded part.

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