Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Circular measure

Circular measure — practice question

The diagram depicts triangle $AOB$, where $OA$ measures $12\,\text{cm}$, $OB$ measures $5\,\text{cm}$, and angle $AOB$ is a right angle. Point $P$ lies on $AB$, and $OP$ is an arc of a circle with centre $A$. Point $Q$ lies on $AB$, and $OQ$ is an arc of a circle with centre $B$.
(i)[1]

Show that angle $BAO$ is equal to $0.3948$ radians, correct to $4$ decimal places.

(ii)[5]

Calculate the area of the shaded part.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Trig relation used: $\tan\theta = \frac{5}{12}$

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