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0580/13 May/Jun 2026, Question 3: Parts of a Circle

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

A circle with centre O has points A and B on its edge, joined by a straight line, and a shaded area between two radii and the arc; name the line and the shaded area.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Give the mathematical term for the straight line connecting the two points A and B on the circle.

  1. 1AB joins two points on the circumference and does not pass through O
  2. 2AB is a chord

AnswerChord

Part (b) · 1 mark

Give the mathematical term for the shaded area enclosed by two radii and the arc.

  1. 1The shaded region is bounded by two radii and an arc
  2. 2It is a sector

AnswerSector

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