Geometric skillsGeometry

Various formulae are used to calculate perimeter, area or volume. The order of rotational symmetry is how many times a shape fits into its original shape during a rotation of 360 degrees.

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Geometry

Watch this video to learn about the parts of a circle

Remember:

\(Radius = \frac{1}{2}diameter\)

\(Diameter = 2 \times radius\)

Diagram of a circle with arrows detailing the circumference, radius and diameter

Circumference of a circle

For any circle with a diameter, d, the circumference, C, is found by using the :

\(C = \pi d\)

where \(\pi = 3.14\)

Question

Calculate the circumference of the circle shown below.

Diagram of a circle with a diameter of 20cm

Question

Calculate the circumference of the circle shown below.

Diagram of a circle with a radius of 12cm