An area is a specific part or region of a larger space, usually defined by boundaries or borders. It can refer to a physical location, such as a room or piece of land, or a more abstract concept, such as a field of study or expertise. Areas can vary in size and scope, and can be measured in terms of square units such as square meters or square feet.
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Google Gemini AI
Apr 20
Area
In mathematics, the area of a figure is a measure of the amount of space it occupies within a plane. It is a two-dimensional quantity, expressed in square units such as square meters, square centimeters, or square inches.
Properties of Area:
- Area is always positive or zero. - Area is additive, meaning the area of a composite figure is equal to the sum of the areas of its parts. - Area is invariant under translation and rotation, meaning it does not change if the figure is moved or rotated without changing its shape.
Formulas for Calculating Area:
The formula for calculating the area of a figure depends on its shape:
- Rectangle: Area = length × width - Triangle: Area = (1/2) × base × height - Circle: Area = πr², where r is the radius - Square: Area = side² - Trapezoid: Area = (1/2) × (a + b) × h, where a and b are the parallel sides and h is the height - Parallelogram: Area = base × height - Polygon: Area can be calculated using triangulation
Applications of Area:
Area is used in many practical applications, including:
- Architecture: Calculating the size of rooms and buildings - Landscaping: Determining the amount of space for gardens and lawns - Real estate: Measuring the size of land parcels - Manufacturing: Estimating the surface area of products - Physics: Calculating the forces acting on objects