4MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 3 Q19

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

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Sector OAPB with OA = OB = 5.4 cm and angle AOB = 72 degrees, segment APB shaded

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The diagram shows a sector \(OAPB\) of a circle, centre \(O\).
\(AB\) is a chord of the circle.
\(OA = OB\) = 5.4 cm.
Angle \(AOB = 72^\circ\)

Calculate the area of the shaded segment \(APB\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

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