Worked Example 1: Finding Circumference
Part of Circumference & Area of Circles · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision
This study notes covers Worked Example 1: Finding Circumference within Circumference & Area of Circles for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Circumference & Area of Circles in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 11 exam-style questions and 7 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 6 of 10 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 6 of 10
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11 questions
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7 flashcards
Worked Example 1: Finding Circumference
A circle has diameter 14 cm. Find its circumference. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.
Step 1 Write the formula
C = πd
Step 2 Substitute the values
C = π × 14
Step 3 Calculate
C = 43.98... = 44.0 cm (1 dp)
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Practice Questions for Circumference & Area of Circles
A circle has radius r. Which pair of formulas gives the correct circumference C and area A?
Explain why the circumference of a circle is measured in cm (or other length units) but the area is measured in cm² (square units).
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