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In this section, let us recall the sectors and segments of a circle.
 
The sector of a circle:
Two radii enclose the circular region's portion (or part), and the corresponding arc is called a sector of the circle.
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Here, sector \(OAQB\) is the major sector, and sector \(OAPB\) is the minor sector.
 
The segment of a circle:
The portion (or part) of the circular region enclosed between a chord and the corresponding arc is called a segment of the circle.
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Here, \(AQB\) is the major segment and \(APB\) is the minor segment.