How to calculate Arc Length and Area of Sector - Help with IGCSE GCSE Maths

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What is Arc Length and Sector Area and how to calculate it

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If you understand how to calculate the circumference and area of a circle, it is only a small step to calculate an arc length and area of a sector. Have a look at all of the following videos during your maths revision in which I will explain to you how to calculate the length of an arc and area of a sector. Let me know if you after studying the video still don't understand what are length and sector area are. I will be happy to help you with your maths and answer your questions.

How to calculate the Length of an Arc

You will start to learn what arc length is and how to calculate it. Make sure to watch all four videos for they will also show you for instance how to calculate the radius when given the arc length and an angle. Each video contains something new to think about. So if you want to pass your IGCSE GCSE maths exam with a good grade make sure to check all videos during your revision! Have fun and good luck!

In the next maths video I will continue to explain to you what arc length is and how you can calculate arc length.

The best way to learn and understand maths is to solve example maths questions. So check the next two videos during your maths revision and discover whether you already understand what arc length is and how to calculate it or whether you need more help with your maths.

How to calculate the Area of a Sector

You now understand how to find the length of an arc. Study the following videos which will show you what is meant with the area of a sector and how to calculate it. You will also be asked to calculate the radius when given the area and an angle.

If your really want to pass your IGCSE GCSE Maths exam then you should study the following two example questions two. They will help you to understand sector area even better. Let me know if you need more help!

Solving Past Paper Investigation Question involving Area and Scale Factor

One of you asked for my help solving this past exam question involving sector area. Are you ready to pass your maths exam and can you solve this maths question? Tell me if I can help you with your maths!

Past Exam Question involving calculating arc length

A students asked me to help with this past maths exam question. The question comes from a past IGCSE paper. I will explain to you how to use trigonometry, circle theorems and our understanding of how to calculate the length of an arc in order to answer this question. I hope it will be useful during your maths revision!

Great job! You now understand what arc length and sector is and how to calculate it. Continue with your maths revision and follow the link. Here you will learn what prisms are and how to calculate the surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders. I will see you there!

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