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An Oval is not a shape that has a mathematical definition, because ovals can be different shapes and not necessarily symmetrical. An exception is the Ellipse which has a precise definition. An ellipse is a shape with two points called the focuses, and the sum of the distances from the two focuses is constant, and you would probably call it an oval. The ellipse has two axes at right angles, and they are called the major axis (a) which passes through the two focuses, and the minor axis (b) which passes through the center point between the focuses.
The circumference of an ellipse is given by equation:
C = 3.142 x [ 3(a + b) - Square root{(3a + b)(a + 3b)}]
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Is the formula for finding the area of an oval the same as the formula for finding the area of a circle?
No because the formula for finding the area of an oval, which is an ellipse, is quite different
What is the Surface area of an oval table?
the formula for calculating the surface area of an oval is A = Pi * a * b where a & b are the semimajor(half the long) and semiminor(half the short) axes
How to Calculate surface area of 18'x33' oval pool?
18 x 33 divided by 2
What is the area of an oval shape?
"Oval" is an imprecise term. It could be an ellipse, where the shape has a curved boundary all the way round or it could be like a running track: two semicircles with straight line segments joining them. The formula for the area will be different.
What is the formula for the surface area of an oval?
i am trying to figure that out to for my science project PLEASE someone smart answer this question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hurry! >marrissa A = Pi * a * b where a & b are the semimajor(half of the long) and semiminor(half of the short) axis good luck on your science project
