Using Pythagoras to Find Circle Radius and Area

Using Pythagoras to Find Circle Radius and Area

Secondary 2

In the diagram, \(PQ\) is a diameter of the semicircle with centre \(O\), angle \(PRQ=90{}^\circ \), \(PR=8\) cm and \(QR=6\) cm.

Find

  1. the radius of the circle,
  2. the shaded area.

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Answer:(a) \(5\text{ cm}\) (b) \(15.3\text{ cm}^2\)

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