Types of Segments
There are two types of segments that are:
- Major Segment
- Minor Segment
Let’s discuss these types in detail as follows:
Major Segment
The segment which is bigger in a circle is called the major segment. The segment with the greater area is called the major segment.
Minor Segment
The segment which is smaller in a circle is called the minor segment. The segment with the smaller area is called the minor segment.
Special Case: Semicirlce
Other than these two types, there is one more special case of segments when both the segments become an equation i.e., semicircle. Semicircle is the largest segment in a circle as the diameter is the largest chord of the circle.
Segment of a Circle
Segment of a Circle is one of the important parts of the circle other than the sector. As we know, the circle is a 2-D shape in which points are equidistant from the point and the line connecting the two points lying on the circumference of the circle is called the chord of the circle.
The area formed on both sides of this chord is called segment which is the topic of this article. In this article, we will learn about the segments of a circle, its types, and theorems related to it as well. So let’s start learning about a segment of a circle.
Table of Content
- What is Segment of a Circle?
- Types of Segments
- Segment of a Circle Formula
- Area of Segment of a Circle
- Perimeter of Segment of a Circle
- Theorems on Segment of a Circle
- Summary of Segment of Circle