Circles

Pass Check: Circles

Calculate circumference, area, arc length and sector area using pi = 3.142.

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Circumference

The distance around the outside of a circle.

Radius

The distance from the centre of a circle to its edge; half the diameter.

Arc

A part of the circumference of a circle.

Sector

A 'pizza slice' region of a circle, bounded by two radii and an arc.

Quick check

Mixed quiz

1. Calculate the circumference of a circle with diameter 15 cm. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

2. Calculate the circumference of a circle with diameter 10 cm. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

3. Calculate the area of a circle with radius 5 cm. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

4. Calculate the circumference of a circle with diameter 13 cm. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

5. Calculate the area of a circle with radius 8 cm. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

6. Calculate the circumference of a circle with diameter 11 cm. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

7. Calculate the circumference of a circle with diameter 12 cm. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

8. Calculate the area of a circle with radius 9 cm. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.