1.05d Radians: arc length s=r*theta and sector area A=1/2 r^2 theta

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CAIE P1 2017 November Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{518bb805-5b14-4b41-94fd-38a31a90c218-06_401_698_255_721} The diagram shows a semicircle with centre \(O\) and radius 6 cm . The radius \(O C\) is perpendicular to the diameter \(A B\). The point \(D\) lies on \(A B\), and \(D C\) is an arc of a circle with centre \(B\).
  1. Calculate the length of the \(\operatorname { arc } D C\).
  2. Find the value of \(\frac { \text { area of region } P } { \text { area of region } Q }\),
    giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P1 2017 November Q7
7 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{17ca6dd2-271b-4b06-8433-354493feaf06-10_401_561_260_790} The diagram shows a rectangle \(A B C D\) in which \(A B = 5\) units and \(B C = 3\) units. Point \(P\) lies on \(D C\) and \(A P\) is an arc of a circle with centre \(B\). Point \(Q\) lies on \(D C\) and \(A Q\) is an arc of a circle with centre \(D\).
  1. Show that angle \(A B P = 0.6435\) radians, correct to 4 decimal places.
  2. Calculate the areas of the sectors \(B A P\) and \(D A Q\).
  3. Calculate the area of the shaded region.
CAIE P1 2018 November Q9
8 marks Challenging +1.2
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d178603a-f59a-4986-b5ab-b47eceedb2fc-14_465_677_260_733} The diagram shows a triangle \(O A B\) in which angle \(A B O\) is a right angle, angle \(A O B = \frac { 1 } { 5 } \pi\) radians and \(A B = 5 \mathrm {~cm}\). The arc \(B C\) is part of a circle with centre \(A\) and meets \(O A\) at \(C\). The arc \(C D\) is part of a circle with centre \(O\) and meets \(O B\) at \(D\). Find the area of the shaded region.
CAIE P1 2018 November Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d5d94eb8-7f41-4dff-b503-8be4f20e21b7-04_467_401_260_872} The diagram shows an arc \(B C\) of a circle with centre \(A\) and radius 5 cm . The length of the arc \(B C\) is 4 cm . The point \(D\) is such that the line \(B D\) is perpendicular to \(B A\) and \(D C\) is parallel to \(B A\).
  1. Find angle \(B A C\) in radians.
  2. Find the area of the shaded region \(B D C\).
CAIE P1 2019 November Q8
8 marks Standard +0.3
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0e4a249a-9e6a-49d4-996c-fe07b7730f59-12_560_574_258_781} The diagram shows a sector \(O A C\) of a circle with centre \(O\). Tangents \(A B\) and \(C B\) to the circle meet at \(B\). The arc \(A C\) is of length 6 cm and angle \(A O C = \frac { 3 } { 8 } \pi\) radians.
  1. Find the length of \(O A\) correct to 4 significant figures.
  2. Find the perimeter of the shaded region.
  3. Find the area of the shaded region.
CAIE P1 2019 November Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{567c3d72-c633-4ae0-8605-f63f93d718c4-06_517_768_262_685} The diagram shows a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\). Points \(A\) and \(B\) lie on the circle and angle \(A O B = 2 \theta\) radians. The tangents to the circle at \(A\) and \(B\) meet at \(T\).
  1. Express the perimeter of the shaded region in terms of \(r\) and \(\theta\).
  2. In the case where \(r = 5\) and \(\theta = 1.2\), find the area of the shaded region.
CAIE P1 2019 November Q4
5 marks Standard +0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{17e813c6-890f-4198-b20a-557b133e8c34-05_360_639_255_753} The diagram shows a semicircle \(A C B\) with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). Arc \(O C\) is part of a circle with centre \(A\).
  1. Express angle \(C A O\) in radians in terms of \(\pi\).
  2. Find the area of the shaded region in terms of \(r , \pi\) and \(\sqrt { } 3\), simplifying your answer.
CAIE P3 2007 June Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8580dddb-cc72-4745-9e0f-1ac641c6506d-2_355_601_1562_772} The diagram shows a sector \(A O B\) of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The angle \(A O B\) is \(\alpha\) radians, where \(0 < \alpha < \pi\). The area of triangle \(A O B\) is half the area of the sector.
  1. Show that \(\alpha\) satisfies the equation $$x = 2 \sin x$$
  2. Verify by calculation that \(\alpha\) lies between \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\) and \(\frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi\).
  3. Show that, if a sequence of values given by the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \left( x _ { n } + 4 \sin x _ { n } \right)$$ converges, then it converges to a root of the equation in part (i).
  4. Use this iterative formula, with initial value \(x _ { 1 } = 1.8\), to find \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2008 June Q3
6 marks Standard +0.8
3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{20893bfc-3300-4205-9d2c-729cc3243971-2_337_828_657_657} In the diagram, \(A B C D\) is a rectangle with \(A B = 3 a\) and \(A D = a\). A circular arc, with centre \(A\) and radius \(r\), joins points \(M\) and \(N\) on \(A B\) and \(C D\) respectively. The angle \(M A N\) is \(x\) radians. The perimeter of the sector \(A M N\) is equal to half the perimeter of the rectangle.
  1. Show that \(x\) satisfies the equation $$\sin x = \frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 2 + x ) \text {. }$$
  2. This equation has only one root in the interval \(0 < x < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). Use the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \sin ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 2 + x _ { n } } { 4 } \right) ,$$ with initial value \(x _ { 1 } = 0.8\), to determine the root correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2010 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a74e4ddf-d254-45f3-bd9a-adf7cd53b3a6-3_380_641_258_751} The diagram shows a semicircle \(A C B\) with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The angle \(B O C\) is \(x\) radians. The area of the shaded segment is a quarter of the area of the semicircle.
  1. Show that \(x\) satisfies the equation $$x = \frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi - \sin x$$
  2. This equation has one root. Verify by calculation that the root lies between 1.3 and 1.5.
  3. Use the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi - \sin x _ { n }$$ to determine the root correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2011 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.8
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{cc85b13a-7f15-4025-a545-373cda454de8-3_456_495_255_824} The diagram shows a circle with centre \(O\) and radius 10 cm . The chord \(A B\) divides the circle into two regions whose areas are in the ratio \(1 : 4\) and it is required to find the length of \(A B\). The angle \(A O B\) is \(\theta\) radians.
  1. Show that \(\theta = \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi + \sin \theta\).
  2. Showing all your working, use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (i), with an initial value of 2.1 , to find \(\theta\) correct to 2 decimal places. Hence find the length of \(A B\) in centimetres correct to 1 decimal place.
CAIE P3 2011 June Q4
6 marks Standard +0.8
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{76371b0f-0145-4cc4-a147-27bcd749816a-2_339_1395_1089_374} The diagram shows a semicircle \(A C B\) with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The tangent at \(C\) meets \(A B\) produced at \(T\). The angle \(B O C\) is \(x\) radians. The area of the shaded region is equal to the area of the semicircle.
  1. Show that \(x\) satisfies the equation $$\tan x = x + \pi$$
  2. Use the iterative formula \(x _ { n + 1 } = \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( x _ { n } + \pi \right)\) to determine \(x\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2015 June Q5
8 marks Challenging +1.2
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d1377d66-73c8-4d97-9cae-d784b41fb0a8-2_519_800_1359_669} The diagram shows a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The tangents to the circle at the points \(A\) and \(B\) meet at \(T\), and the angle \(A O B\) is \(2 x\) radians. The shaded region is bounded by the tangents \(A T\) and \(B T\), and by the minor \(\operatorname { arc } A B\). The perimeter of the shaded region is equal to the circumference of the circle.
  1. Show that \(x\) satisfies the equation $$\tan x = \pi - x .$$
  2. This equation has one root in the interval \(0 < x < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). Verify by calculation that this root lies between 1 and 1.3.
  3. Use the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \pi - x _ { n } \right)$$ to determine the root correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2018 June Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{e835a60b-fbeb-49fb-ba6b-ac12c702d487-10_499_922_262_607} The diagram shows a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\). The points \(A\) and \(B\) lie on the circle and \(A T\) is a tangent to the circle. Angle \(A O B = \theta\) radians and \(O B T\) is a straight line.
  1. Express the area of the shaded region in terms of \(r\) and \(\theta\).
  2. In the case where \(r = 3\) and \(\theta = 1.2\), find the perimeter of the shaded region.
CAIE P3 2019 June Q6
8 marks Challenging +1.2
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{772393d7-6e81-4b99-913a-63c9f87d1af2-08_492_812_260_664} In the diagram, \(A\) is the mid-point of the semicircle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). A circular arc with centre \(A\) meets the semicircle at \(B\) and \(C\). The angle \(O A B\) is equal to \(x\) radians. The area of the shaded region bounded by \(A B , A C\) and the arc with centre \(A\) is equal to half the area of the semicircle.
  1. Use triangle \(O A B\) to show that \(A B = 2 r \cos x\).
  2. Hence show that \(x = \cos ^ { - 1 } \sqrt { } \left( \frac { \pi } { 16 x } \right)\).
  3. Verify by calculation that \(x\) lies between 1 and 1.5.
  4. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (ii) to determine \(x\) correct to 3 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2002 November Q7
9 marks Challenging +1.2
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b89c016e-dc56-48f4-b4c4-b432418e1b28-3_435_672_273_684} The diagram shows a curved rod \(A B\) of length 100 cm which forms an arc of a circle. The end points \(A\) and \(B\) of the rod are 99 cm apart. The circle has radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\) and the arc \(A B\) subtends an angle of \(2 \alpha\) radians at \(O\), the centre of the circle.
  1. Show that \(\alpha\) satisfies the equation \(\frac { 99 } { 100 } x = \sin x\).
  2. Given that this equation has exactly one root in the interval \(0 < x < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), verify by calculation that this root lies between 0.1 and 0.5.
  3. Show that if the sequence of values given by the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = 50 \sin x _ { n } - 48.5 x _ { n }$$ converges, then it converges to a root of the equation in part (i).
  4. Use this iterative formula, with initial value \(x _ { 1 } = 0.25\), to find \(\alpha\) correct to 3 decimal places, showing the result of each iteration.
CAIE P3 2004 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8c533469-393c-4e4c-a6ec-eab1303741e7-2_385_476_1653_836} The diagram shows a sector \(O A B\) of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The angle \(A O B\) is \(\alpha\) radians, where \(0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). The point \(N\) on \(O A\) is such that \(B N\) is perpendicular to \(O A\). The area of the triangle \(O N B\) is half the area of the sector \(O A B\).
  1. Show that \(\alpha\) satisfies the equation \(\sin 2 x = x\).
  2. By sketching a suitable pair of graphs, show that this equation has exactly one root in the interval \(0 < x < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  3. Use the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \sin \left( 2 x _ { n } \right)$$ with initial value \(x _ { 1 } = 1\), to find \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places, showing the result of each iteration.
CAIE P3 2013 November Q6
8 marks Challenging +1.2
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{dd7b2aee-4318-48e8-97c0-541e47f2e83a-2_551_567_1416_788} In the diagram, \(A\) is a point on the circumference of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). A circular arc with centre \(A\) meets the circumference at \(B\) and \(C\). The angle \(O A B\) is \(\theta\) radians. The shaded region is bounded by the circumference of the circle and the arc with centre \(A\) joining \(B\) and \(C\). The area of the shaded region is equal to half the area of the circle.
  1. Show that \(\cos 2 \theta = \frac { 2 \sin 2 \theta - \pi } { 4 \theta }\).
  2. Use the iterative formula $$\theta _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \cos ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 2 \sin 2 \theta _ { n } - \pi } { 4 \theta _ { n } } \right)$$ with initial value \(\theta _ { 1 } = 1\), to determine \(\theta\) correct to 2 decimal places, showing the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places. \(7 \quad\) Let \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = \frac { 2 x ^ { 2 } - 7 x - 1 } { ( x - 2 ) \left( x ^ { 2 } + 3 \right) }\).
  3. Express \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) in partial fractions.
  4. Hence obtain the expansion of \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) in ascending powers of \(x\), up to and including the term in \(x ^ { 2 }\).
CAIE P2 2006 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.8
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{4029c46c-50a1-4d23-bc29-589417a6b7f5-2_396_392_1603_879} The diagram shows a chord joining two points, \(A\) and \(B\), on the circumference of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The angle \(A O B\) is \(\alpha\) radians, where \(0 < \alpha < \pi\). The area of the shaded segment is one sixth of the area of the circle.
  1. Show that \(\alpha\) satisfies the equation $$x = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi + \sin x .$$
  2. Verify by calculation that \(\alpha\) lies between \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\) and \(\frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi\).
  3. Use the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi + \sin x _ { n } ,$$ with initial value \(x _ { 1 } = 2\), to determine \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2020 June Q6
8 marks Challenging +1.2
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{da8dedae-4714-408e-a983-90ece63d9e91-08_501_1086_262_525} The diagram shows a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The tangents to the circle at the points \(A\) and \(B\) meet at \(T\), and angle \(A O B\) is \(2 x\) radians. The shaded region is bounded by the tangents \(A T\) and \(B T\), and by the minor \(\operatorname { arc } A B\). The area of the shaded region is equal to the area of the circle.
  1. Show that \(x\) satisfies the equation \(\tan x = \pi + x\).
  2. This equation has one root in the interval \(0 < x < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). Verify by calculation that this root lies between 1 and 1.4.
  3. Use the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \pi + x _ { n } \right)$$ to determine the root correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2023 March Q7
9 marks Challenging +1.2
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8c26235b-c78c-40d8-9e8e-213dc1311186-10_627_611_255_767} The diagram shows a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The angle of the minor sector \(A O B\) of the circle is \(x\) radians. The area of the major sector of the circle is 3 times the area of the shaded region.
  1. Show that \(x = \frac { 3 } { 4 } \sin x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  2. Show by calculation that the root of the equation in (a) lies between 2 and 2.5.
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in (a) to calculate this root correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2022 November Q9
9 marks Challenging +1.2
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3c63c42a-2658-4984-93e8-b2a8d18eb37a-14_407_734_267_699} The diagram shows a semicircle with diameter \(A B\), centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The shaded region is the minor segment on the chord \(A C\) and its area is one third of the area of the semicircle. The angle \(C A B\) is \(\theta\) radians.
  1. Show that \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 3 } ( \pi - 1.5 \sin 2 \theta )\).
  2. Verify by calculation that \(0.5 < \theta < 0.7\).
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (a) to determine \(\theta\) correct to 3 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places.
CAIE FP2 2014 June Q3
Standard +0.8
3 hours
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Edexcel P1 2019 January Q10
7 marks Standard +0.3
  1. A sector \(A O B\), of a circle centre \(O\), has radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\) and angle \(\theta\) radians.
Given that the area of the sector is \(6 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\) and that the perimeter of the sector is 10 cm ,
  1. show that $$3 \theta ^ { 2 } - 13 \theta + 12 = 0$$
  2. Hence find possible values of \(r\) and \(\theta\).
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Edexcel P1 2020 January Q4
9 marks Moderate -0.5
4. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{28839dd5-b9c1-4cbd-981e-8f79c43ba086-08_622_894_258_683} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 2 shows the plan view of a house \(A B C D\) and a lawn \(A P C D A\). \(A B C D\) is a rectangle with \(A B = 16 \mathrm {~m}\). \(A P C O A\) is a sector of a circle centre \(O\) with radius 12 m . The point \(O\) lies on the line \(D C\), as shown in Figure 2.
  1. Show that the size of angle \(A O D\) is 1.231 radians to 3 decimal places. The lawn \(A P C D A\) is shown shaded in Figure 2.
  2. Find the area of the lawn, in \(\mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }\), to one decimal place.
  3. Find the perimeter of the lawn, in metres, to one decimal place.