4400 Higher June 2009 Paper 3 Q19

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

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Sector OAPB with radii OA and OB of 6 cm, angle AOB = 78 degrees, chord AB and the 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.
The radius of the circle is 6 cm.
Angle \(AOB = 78^\circ\).

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

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