Simultaneous equations with arc/area

A question is this type if and only if it requires solving simultaneous equations involving arc length and sector area formulas to find r and θ.

15 questions · Standard +0.1

1.05d Radians: arc length s=r*theta and sector area A=1/2 r^2 theta
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CAIE P1 2013 November Q2
6 marks Standard +0.3
2 \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Fig. 1 shows a hollow cone with no base, made of paper. The radius of the cone is 6 cm and the height is 8 cm . The paper is cut from \(A\) to \(O\) and opened out to form the sector shown in Fig. 2. The circular bottom edge of the cone in Fig. 1 becomes the arc of the sector in Fig. 2. The angle of the sector is \(\theta\) radians. Calculate
  1. the value of \(\theta\),
  2. the area of paper needed to make the cone.
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 C12 2017 October Q8
6 marks Moderate -0.3
8. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{bb1becd5-96c1-426d-9b85-4bbc4a61af27-18_387_397_255_794} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} Figure 3 shows a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\). The points \(A\) and \(B\) lie on the circumference of this circle. The minor arc \(A B\) subtends an angle \(\theta\) radians at \(O\), as shown in Figure 3.
Given the length of minor \(\operatorname { arc } A B\) is 6 cm and the area of minor sector \(O A B\) is \(20 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\),
  1. write down two different equations in \(r\) and \(\theta\).
  2. Hence find the value of \(r\) and the value of \(\theta\).
OCR C2 2005 June Q2
7 marks Standard +0.3
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{387a37c4-0997-484c-8e28-954639169ebe-2_579_895_817_625} A sector \(O A B\) of a circle of radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\) has angle \(\theta\) radians. The length of the arc of the sector is 12 cm and the area of the sector is \(36 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\) (see diagram).
  1. Write down two equations involving \(r\) and \(\theta\).
  2. Hence show that \(r = 6\), and state the value of \(\theta\).
  3. Find the area of the segment bounded by the arc \(A B\) and the chord \(A B\).
Edexcel Paper 1 2018 June Q3
4 marks Standard +0.3
3. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{b5f50f17-9f1b-4b4c-baf3-e50de5f2ea9c-06_332_348_246_861} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows a sector \(A O B\) of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\).
The angle \(A O B\) is \(\theta\) radians.
The area of the sector \(A O B\) is \(11 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\) Given that the perimeter of the sector is 4 times the length of the arc \(A B\), find the exact value of \(r\).
OCR MEI Paper 2 2019 June Q7
5 marks Standard +0.3
7 The area of a sector of a circle is \(36.288 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\). The angle of the sector is \(\theta\) radians and the radius of the circle is \(r \mathrm {~cm}\).
  1. Find an expression for \(\theta\) in terms of \(r\). The perimeter of the sector is 24.48 cm .
  2. Show that \(\theta = \frac { 24.48 } { r } - 2\).
  3. Find the possible values of \(r\).
AQA C2 2014 June Q5
6 marks Standard +0.3
5 The diagram shows a sector \(O A B\) of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{30ccdbe9-0c91-4011-a3f9-3ce01862215d-10_346_360_360_824} The angle \(A O B\) is \(\theta\) radians.
The area of the sector is \(12 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\).
The perimeter of the sector is four times the length of the \(\operatorname { arc } A B\).
Find the value of \(r\).
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OCR H240/01 Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
4 The diagram shows a sector \(A O B\) of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6c16d9e2-7698-48e4-a3ed-5aae3b6f041e-05_510_606_1745_274} The angle \(A O B\) is \(\theta\) radians. The arc length \(A B\) is 15 cm and the area of the sector is \(45 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\).
  1. Find the values of \(r\) and \(\theta\).
  2. Find the area of the segment bounded by the arc \(A B\) and the chord \(A B\).
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2012 Specimen Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
4 A sector \(A O B\) of a circle has radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\) and the angle \(A O B\) is \(\theta\) radians. The perimeter of the sector is 40 cm and its area is \(100 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\).
  1. Write down equations for the perimeter and area of the sector in terms of \(r\) and \(\theta\).
  2. Use your equations to show that \(r ^ { 2 } - 20 r + 100 = 0\) and hence find the value of \(r\) and of \(\theta\).
CAIE P1 2024 November Q6
6 marks Standard +0.8
\includegraphics{figure_6} The diagram shows a metal plate \(OABCDEF\) consisting of sectors of two circles, each with centre \(O\). The radii of sectors \(AOB\) and \(EOF\) are \(r\) cm and the radius of sector \(COD\) is \(2r\) cm. Angle \(AOB =\) angle \(EOF = \theta\) radians and angle \(COD = 2\theta\) radians. It is given that the perimeter of the plate is 14 cm and the area of the plate is 10 cm\(^2\). Given that \(r \geqslant \frac{3}{2}\) and \(\theta < \frac{3}{4}\), find the values of \(r\) and \(\theta\). [6]
OCR C2 Q2
7 marks Moderate -0.3
\includegraphics{figure_2} A sector \(OAB\) of a circle of radius \(r\) cm has angle \(\theta\) radians. The length of the arc of the sector is 12 cm and the area of the sector is 36 cm² (see diagram).
  1. Write down two equations involving \(r\) and \(\theta\). [2]
  2. Hence show that \(r = 6\), and state the value of \(\theta\). [2]
  3. Find the area of the segment bounded by the arc \(AB\) and the chord \(AB\). [3]
AQA Paper 1 Specimen Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.3
The diagram shows a sector \(AOB\) of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\) cm. \includegraphics{figure_5} The angle \(AOB\) is \(\theta\) radians The sector has area 9 cm\(^2\) and perimeter 15 cm.
  1. Show that \(r\) satisfies the equation \(2r^2 - 15r + 18 = 0\) [4 marks]
  2. Find the value of \(\theta\). Explain why it is the only possible value. [4 marks]
WJEC Unit 3 2024 June Q3
7 marks Standard +0.3
The diagram below shows a badge \(ODC\). The shape \(OAB\) is a sector of a circle centre \(O\) and radius \(r\) cm. The shape \(ODC\) is a sector of a circle with the same centre \(O\). The length \(AD\) is \(5\) cm and angle \(AOB\) is \(\frac{\pi}{5}\) radians. The area of the shaded region, \(ABCD\), is \(\frac{13\pi}{2}\) cm\(^2\). \includegraphics{figure_3}
  1. Determine the value of \(r\). [4]
  2. Calculate the perimeter of the shaded region. [3]
SPS SPS SM 2025 February Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_3} The diagram shows a sector \(AOB\) of a circle with centre \(O\). The length of the arc \(AB\) is \(6\) cm and the area of the sector \(AOB\) is \(24\) cm\(^2\). Find the area of the shaded segment enclosed by the arc \(AB\) and the chord \(AB\), giving your answer correct to \(3\) significant figures. [6]
OCR H240/01 2017 Specimen Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
The diagram shows a sector \(AOB\) of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(r\) cm. \includegraphics{figure_4} The angle \(AOB\) is \(\theta\) radians. The arc length \(AB\) is 15 cm and the area of the sector is 45 cm\(^2\).
  1. Find the values of \(r\) and \(\theta\). [4]
  2. Find the area of the segment bounded by the arc \(AB\) and the chord \(AB\). [3]