Semicircle and quadrant areas
A semicircle is half of a circle, and a quadrant is one-fourth of a circle.
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Teacher explanation
These are fractional parts of a full circle, so their areas are based on the area of the whole circle. Semicircle means divide by 2, and quadrant means divide by 4. Students should also remember that the diameter of a semicircle is twice the radius.
Example
If radius is 14 cm, area of semicircle = 1/2 × π × 14² = 98π cm².
Simple analogy
Half circle, quarter circle, same radius, smaller share.
Common confusion
Students often use the diameter as if it were the radius, or forget the fraction factor 1/2 or 1/4.
Exam tip
For semicircle and quadrant questions, first find the area of the full circle, then take the correct fraction.
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