Math Problem Statement

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A circle has a radius of 22 centimeters. Arc XY has a length of 665⁢π centimeters. What is the radian measure of the corresponding central angle?   45⁢π   25⁢π   23⁢π  

Solution

To find the radian measure of the central angle corresponding to an arc, you can use the formula:

θ=sr\theta = \frac{s}{r}

Where:

  • θ\theta is the central angle in radians,
  • ss is the length of the arc,
  • rr is the radius of the circle.

Given:

  • The radius r=22r = 22 cm,
  • The arc length s=665πs = 665\pi cm.

Substitute these values into the formula:

θ=665π22=30.227π\theta = \frac{665\pi}{22} = 30.227\pi

Now, simplifying:

θ=30.227π\theta = 30.227\pi

This is approximately 30.227, not one of the answer choices.

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Here are 5 related questions for more practice:

  1. What is the arc length when the central angle is 2π2\pi radians in a circle with a radius of 10 cm?
  2. How do you convert degrees to radians?
  3. How is the radian measure of a central angle affected by changes in the radius?
  4. If the radius of a circle doubles, how does the arc length change for a fixed central angle?
  5. What is the formula for the area of a sector of a circle in terms of the central angle?

Tip: Radian measures are a ratio of the arc length to the radius of a circle!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circle Properties
Arc Length
Radians

Formulas

θ = s / r (Central Angle Formula)

Theorems

Relationship between Arc Length and Central Angle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12