Circular segment: Difference between revisions

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:<math>s = {\theta}R</math>
 
The area ''a'' of the circular segment is equal to the area of the [[circular sector]] minus the area of the triangular portion (using the double angle formula to get an equation in terms of Θ<math>\theta</math>):
 
:<math>a = \tfrac{R^2}{2} \left(\theta - \sin \theta\right)</math>