Math Problem Statement

Find the missing measurements for each circle. You can use 3.14 as an approximation for pi. Circle E has a circumference of 52 cm. What is the approximate length of the radius and the diameter of the circle? Radius (cm) Diameter (cm) Circumference (cm) 52

Solution

To find the radius and diameter of Circle E given its circumference, we can use the formulas for circumference and relationships between the radius, diameter, and circumference of a circle.

Formulas:

  1. Circumference (C) = 2 * π * r (where r is the radius)
  2. Diameter (d) = 2 * r

Given that the circumference (C) is 52 cm and using π ≈ 3.14, we can solve for the radius (r) first.

Step 1: Find the radius

We know that: C=2πrC = 2 \cdot \pi \cdot r Substitute the given values: 52=23.14r52 = 2 \cdot 3.14 \cdot r 52=6.28r52 = 6.28 \cdot r Now solve for rr: r=526.288.28 cmr = \frac{52}{6.28} \approx 8.28 \text{ cm}

Step 2: Find the diameter

Now that we have the radius, we can find the diameter using the formula d=2rd = 2 \cdot r: d=28.2816.56 cmd = 2 \cdot 8.28 \approx 16.56 \text{ cm}

Summary:

  • Radius ≈ 8.28 cm
  • Diameter ≈ 16.56 cm
  • Circumference = 52 cm (as given)

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Related Questions:

  1. How does the value of pi affect the measurements of a circle?
  2. If the radius of a circle was doubled, how would that affect the circumference and diameter?
  3. What would happen if the circumference was 100 cm? How would the radius and diameter change?
  4. How is the relationship between the radius and diameter important in solving problems related to circles?
  5. Can the formula for circumference be rearranged to solve for the diameter instead of the radius?

Tip:

When calculating with π, using a more precise value (e.g., 3.14159) will give slightly more accurate results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circumference
Radius
Diameter
Pi (π)
Basic Geometry

Formulas

Circumference (C) = 2 * π * r
Diameter (d) = 2 * r

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8