Math Problem Statement

A circle with r and a central angle θ. If r=36 meters and the central angle θ=7π/9 radians, then the length of the circular arc subtending the central angle is?

Solution

To find the length of the circular arc subtending the central angle θ\theta, you can use the formula:

Arc Length=r×θ\text{Arc Length} = r \times \theta

Given:

  • r=36r = 36 meters
  • θ=7π9\theta = \frac{7\pi}{9} radians

Now, plug in the values:

Arc Length=36×7π9\text{Arc Length} = 36 \times \frac{7\pi}{9}

Simplify the expression:

Arc Length=36×7π9=252π9=28π meters\text{Arc Length} = \frac{36 \times 7\pi}{9} = \frac{252\pi}{9} = 28\pi \text{ meters}

So, the length of the circular arc is 28π28\pi meters.

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Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. What is the area of the sector formed by the same central angle θ\theta?
  2. How would the arc length change if the radius were doubled?
  3. What is the formula for the arc length if θ\theta is measured in degrees?
  4. How do you convert between radians and degrees for a given angle?
  5. How does the arc length formula relate to the circumference of a circle?

Tip: Always remember that in the formula Arc Length=r×θ\text{Arc Length} = r \times \theta, θ\theta must be in radians, not degrees.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry

Formulas

Arc Length formula: Arc Length = r * θ

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School