Circles 1 - Circumference and Area

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Lesson Description:

Easy formulas and examples for circumference and area of a circle: C = 2r * pi and A = r^2 * pi;

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Additional Resources:
  • Diameter of a circle - A description and explanation of what the diameter of a circle is and how to calculate other measurements from the diameter.
  • Circumference of a circle - Definition of circumference of a circle, how to find it, and some interesting facts about circumference.
  • Area of a circle - The definition of area of a circle as well as explanations of how to find the area of a circle is shown with several formulas.
Questions answered by this video:
  • What is the circumference of a circle?
  • What is the formula for the circumference of a circle?
  • What is the exact circumference of a circle if its radius is 5 feet?
  • How can you approximate the circumference of a circle using 3.14 as pi?
  • How do you find the area of a circle?
  • What is the formula for the area of a circle?
  • How do you find the exact area of a circle if its radius is 5 feet?
  • How can you approximate the area of a circle using 3.14 as pi?
  • How can you remember the formulas for circumference and area of a circle?
  • How can you find the exact circumference and area of a circle if r = 3?
  • Staff Review

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    This idea of circumference / distance around / perimeter of a circle is explained in this lesson. An example problem of finding the circumference of circles is shown and explained. This is a good introductory tutorial on finding circumference. Area of a circle is also explained and an example problem is shown.