In a circle of diameter 40 cm, the length of a chord is 20 cm. Find the length of minor arc of the chord.
Given: A circle of diameter 40 cm ⇒ radius = 20cm
The length of a chord is 20 cm.
Here, we can see that, the figure forms a equilateral triangle with side length 20 cm
(both radii = 20cm and length of chord = 20cm)
∴ ∠AOB = 60° (∵ Angles in an equilateral triangle are 60° each)
⇒ 60° = 60 × = radians
That is, The Chord AB makes radians at the centre of the circle.
Now, We know that θ = (here, θ is angle subtended by arc)
∴
⇒ l =
∴ Length of the arc AB is cm.