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The Perimeter of Circular Segment is the total length of all the boundary edges of a Circular Segment. It represents the complete distance around the circular segment, combining both the curved arc length and the straight chord length.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The perimeter is simply the sum of the arc length and chord length that form the boundary of the circular segment.
Details: Calculating the perimeter of a circular segment is important in various engineering, architectural, and geometric applications where the total boundary length needs to be determined for material estimation, construction planning, or geometric analysis.
Tips: Enter the arc length and chord length in meters. Both values must be non-negative numbers. The calculator will compute the total perimeter by summing these two values.
Q1: What units should I use for the inputs?
A: The calculator accepts any consistent unit of length, but the result will be in the same units. For best results, use meters as shown in the input fields.
Q2: Can this calculator handle decimal values?
A: Yes, the calculator accepts decimal values with up to 4 decimal places for precise calculations.
Q3: What if I have zero values?
A: Both arc length and chord length must be non-negative. A zero value for either would represent a degenerate case of a circular segment.
Q4: Are there any limitations to this calculation?
A: This calculation assumes standard Euclidean geometry and may not account for relativistic effects or extreme curvature scenarios.
Q5: Can I use this for other segment shapes?
A: This specific formula applies only to circular segments. Other geometric shapes have different perimeter calculation methods.