Is the area of the circle inscribed in a square of side $a \, cm$ equal to $\pi a^2 \, cm^2$? Give reasons for your answer.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) False.
Let $ABCD$ be a square of side $a$.
The circle is inscribed in the square,so its diameter is equal to the side of the square.
$\therefore \text{Diameter of circle} = a \, cm$.
$\therefore \text{Radius of circle} (r) = \frac{a}{2} \, cm$.
Now,the area of the circle is given by the formula $\pi r^2$.
$\therefore \text{Area} = \pi \left( \frac{a}{2} \right)^2 = \pi \left( \frac{a^2}{4} \right) = \frac{\pi a^2}{4} \, cm^2$.
Since $\frac{\pi a^2}{4} \neq \pi a^2$,the given statement is false.

Explore More

Similar Questions

As shown in the diagram,the side length of square $ABCD$ is $35 \, cm$. Two semicircles are drawn on its sides $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{CD}$ as diameters. Find the area of the shaded region in $cm^2$.

Difficult
View Solution

In the figure,a circle is inscribed in a square of side $5 \, cm$ and another circle is circumscribing the square. Is it true to say that the area of the outer circle is two times the area of the inner circle? Give reasons for your answer.

As shown in the diagram, rectangle $ABCD$ is a metal sheet in which $CD = 20 \, cm$ and $BC = 14 \, cm$. From it, a semicircle with diameter $\overline{BC}$ and a sector with centre $A$ and radius $AD$ is cut off. Find the area of the remaining sheet in $cm^2$.

The maximum area of $\Delta ABC$ inscribed in a semicircle with radius $10 \, cm$ is ....... $cm^2$.

Difficult
View Solution

As shown in the diagram,rectangle $ABCD$ is inscribed in a circle. If $AB = 8 \, cm$ and $BC = 6 \, cm$,find the area of the shaded region in the diagram. $(\pi = 3.14)$ (in $cm^2$)

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo