Measuring Space: Perimeter and Area - Quick Look Revision Guide
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Key Points
Definition of Perimeter.
The perimeter is the total length around a shape. It can be calculated by adding the lengths of all sides.
Perimeter of a square.
For a square with side length a, the perimeter is P = 4a.
Perimeter of a rectangle.
For a rectangle with length a and width b, the perimeter is P = 2(a + b).
Perimeter of a triangle.
For a triangle with side lengths a, b, and c, the perimeter is P = a + b + c.
Circumference of a circle.
The circumference (perimeter of a circle) is given by C = 2πr, where r is the radius.
C/D Ratio.
The ratio of a circle's circumference (C) to its diameter (D) is constant, π (approximately 3.14).
Area of a rectangle.
The area A of a rectangle is calculated as A = length × width = ab square units.
Area of a square.
For a square with side length a, the area is A = a² square units.
Area of a triangle.
The area A of a triangle is given by A = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2)bh.
Heron's Formula.
For a triangle with sides a, b, c, the area can be calculated using Heron's Formula: A = √[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)], where s is the semi-perimeter.
Area of a circle.
The area A of a circle is given by A = πr², where r is the radius.
Area of a sector.
The area of a sector of a circle is A = (θ/360) × πr², where θ is the angle of the sector in degrees.
Properties of π.
π is an irrational number; its decimal representation is non-repeating and non-terminating.
Stagger in athletics tracks.
The stagger compensates for differing distances in lanes due to their circular arc lengths.
Length of arc.
The length of an arc of a circle is determined by the formula l = (θ/360) × C, where C is the circumference.
Relationship of area and perimeter.
The square of the perimeter of a shape relates to its area but varies for different shapes.
Brahmagupta's formula.
For a cyclic quadrilateral with sides a, b, c, d: Area = √[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)(s-d)], where s is the semi-perimeter.
Median of a triangle.
The median of a triangle divides it into two triangles with equal areas.
Area of parallelogram.
Area = base × height = bh; all parallelograms with the same base and height have the same area.
Misconception Alert.
Not all polygons with equal perimeters have equal areas; the shape matters.
