Math Problem Statement

Find the length of arc ABC. Use 3.14 for the value of π. The radius of the circle is 32 cm, and the central angle is 90°.

Solution

To find the length of the arc ABCABC in the circle, use the following approach:

Given Information:

  • The radius r=32cmr = 32 \, \text{cm}.
  • The central angle θ=90\theta = 90^\circ.
  • Use π3.14\pi \approx 3.14.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. The formula for the length of an arc is: Arc Length=θ360×2πr\text{Arc Length} = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r
  2. Substitute the values into the formula: Arc Length=90360×2×3.14×32\text{Arc Length} = \frac{90^\circ}{360^\circ} \times 2 \times 3.14 \times 32
  3. Simplify the fraction: 90360=14\frac{90}{360} = \frac{1}{4}
  4. Now calculate the arc length: Arc Length=14×2×3.14×32\text{Arc Length} = \frac{1}{4} \times 2 \times 3.14 \times 32
  5. Compute step-by-step: 2×3.14=6.28,2 \times 3.14 = 6.28, 6.28×32=200.96,6.28 \times 32 = 200.96, 14×200.96=50.24cm.\frac{1}{4} \times 200.96 = 50.24 \, \text{cm}.

Final Answer:

The length of arc ABCABC is 50.24 cm.


Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you can try:

  1. What is the formula for the circumference of a circle?
  2. How do you calculate the area of a sector given a central angle?
  3. If the angle was 180180^\circ, what would the arc length be?
  4. How does the arc length change if the radius is doubled?
  5. How do you find the central angle if the arc length and radius are known?

Tip: Always express angles in degrees or radians consistently when using arc length formulas.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle geometry
Arc length
Proportionality

Formulas

Arc Length = (θ / 360°) × 2πr

Theorems

Central angle theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8