Difference between revisions of "Find the Area of a Semicircle"
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A semi-circle is half of a circle. Therefore, to find the area of a semi-circle, you just have to [[Calculate the Area of a Circle|find the area of a full circle]] and then divide it by two. It will be faster than you think. | A semi-circle is half of a circle. Therefore, to find the area of a semi-circle, you just have to [[Calculate the Area of a Circle|find the area of a full circle]] and then divide it by two. It will be faster than you think. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Find the radius of the semi-circle. You'll need the radius to find the area of the semi-circle. Let's say the radius of the semi-circle is {{convert|5|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}}. | #Find the radius of the semi-circle. You'll need the radius to find the area of the semi-circle. Let's say the radius of the semi-circle is {{convert|5|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}}. | ||
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#Remember to state your answer in square units. Since you're finding the area of a shape, you'll have to use square units (such as cm<sup>2</sup>) in your answer to indicate that you're working with a two-dimensional object. If you're calculating volume, then you'll be working with cubic units (such as cm<sup>3</sup>). | #Remember to state your answer in square units. Since you're finding the area of a shape, you'll have to use square units (such as cm<sup>2</sup>) in your answer to indicate that you're working with a two-dimensional object. If you're calculating volume, then you'll be working with cubic units (such as cm<sup>3</sup>). | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == |