semisirküler

A semisirküler, also known as a semicircle, is a two-dimensional geometric shape that is half of a circle. It is formed by cutting a whole circle along a diameter and taking one of the two resulting halves. The diameter of the original circle becomes the diameter of the semicircle, and the arc of the semicircle is half the circumference of the original circle.

The properties of a semicircle are directly related to those of a circle. The radius of a semicircle is half of its diameter. The area of a semicircle is half the area of a circle with the same radius, calculated as (1/2)πr², where r is the radius. The perimeter of a semicircle includes the half-circumference plus the diameter, calculated as πr + 2r.

Semicircles are commonly used in various fields such as architecture, engineering, and design. They appear in structures like arches, domes, and bridges, where their shape provides both aesthetic appeal and structural stability. In mathematics, semicircles are used to illustrate concepts related to circles, such as the relationship between the diameter and the circumference.

In everyday language, the term "semisirküler" is often used in Turkish to describe something that is partially circular or has a curved shape resembling a semicircle. The concept is fundamental in geometry and has practical applications in numerous real-world scenarios.