(i)[2]
When the areas of triangle AOB and segment AXB are the same, find the value of the constant p in \theta = p\sin\theta.
(ii)[3]
With r = 8 and \theta = 2.4, determine the perimeter of segment AXB.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Circular measure
Circular measure — practice question
The diagram represents a sector of a circle with centre O and radius r cm. The chord AB splits the sector into triangle AOB and segment AXB. Angle AOB measures \theta radians.
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