Parts of a Circle: Minor Sector, Major Sector, Minor Segment, Major Segment
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following option is correct for the given image below
A
A→ minor sector
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B
B→ major segment
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C
A→ major segment
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D
B→ minor sector
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Solution
The correct option is BB→ major segment The region bounded by a chord and a corresponding arc lying between the chord’s endpoints is called segment.
Here A is minor segment as it is having a smaller area as compared to segment B (major segment).
Whereas a sector is a portion of a circle which is enclosed between its two radii and the arc adjoining them