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Question 7:
Find the area of the smaller part of the circle x2 + y2 = a2 cut off by the line ![]()
The area of the smaller part of the circle, x2 + y2 = a2, cut off by the line,
, is the area ABCDA.

It can be observed that the area ABCD is symmetrical about x-axis.
∴ Area ABCD = 2 × Area ABC


Therefore, the area of smaller part of the circle, x2 + y2 = a2, cut off by the line,
, is
units.