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Define the circle segment and sector of a circle.

Circle Segment: A chord of a circle divides the circular region into two parts. Each part is called as segment of a circle.


The segment containing minor arc is called the minor segment.


The segment containing major arc is called the major segment.


Sector of a Circle:


The circular region enclosed by an arc of a circle and the two radii at its end points is known as sector of a circle.



The smaller sector OALB is called the minor sector.


The greater sector OAMB is called the major sector.


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