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I have a question with a a sector with r radius, theta degrees....I need to find the perimeter.....anyone know the formula....is it 2r+((theta/2pi) x 2pir)?
 

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yup

remember to convert theta into radians though
 
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Freeba said:
I have a question with a a sector with r radius, theta degrees....I need to find the perimeter.....anyone know the formula....is it 2r+((theta/2pi) x 2pir)?
A = 1/2.r^2.@ (in radian)
 

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I know the formula for are lol, need the perimeter!
 

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Freeba said:
I have a question with a a sector with r radius, theta degrees....I need to find the perimeter.....anyone know the formula....is it 2r+((theta/2pi) x 2pir)?
Yes, provided that theta is in degrees.
 

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Yes, provided that theta is in degrees.
Radians, not degrees, because 2pi is in radians.

To convert degrees into radians, multiply your degree by pi/180
 

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