Math Problem Statement

On a circle of radius 7 feet, what angle would subtend an arc of length 7 feet

Solution

The angle θ\theta subtended by an arc of length ss on a circle of radius rr is given by the formula:

θ=sr\theta = \frac{s}{r}

where:

  • s=7s = 7 feet (arc length),
  • r=7r = 7 feet (radius).

Substituting the values:

θ=77=1 radian\theta = \frac{7}{7} = 1 \text{ radian}

Final Answer:

The angle subtended by the arc is 1 radian.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you convert radians to degrees?
  2. What is the circumference of a circle with a radius of 7 feet?
  3. What arc length corresponds to an angle of π2\frac{\pi}{2} radians in this circle?
  4. If the radius of the circle were doubled, what would be the new angle for the same arc length?
  5. How is the radian measure related to the unit circle?

Tip:

A full circle is 2π2\pi radians (approximately 6.283 radians), so 1 radian is about 57.3°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry
Circle Geometry
Radians

Formulas

θ = s / r

Theorems

Angle subtended by an arc on a circle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12