Question

A chord of a circle of radius 6 cm is making an angle 60

at the

centre. Find the length of the chord


by using trigonometry ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

ANSWER

θ=60

∘

, r = 6 cm

Area of minor segment =

2

36

[

180

60×3.14

−

2

3

]

= 3.27 cm

2

Answer 2

Answer:

6cm

Step-by-step explanation:

c=2r×sin(A/2)

c=chord length

r=radius

A=angle made by the chord to the centre

here,

c=?

r=6cm

A=60°

c=2×6×sin(60÷2)

=2×6×sin30°

=2×6×0.5=6cm

so , chord length=6cm