Math Problem Statement

The point p is on the unit circle. The arc from (1,0) to p is 1/5 of the unit circle. What is the radian measure of the angle given by the arc from (1,0) to p?

Solution

To solve this problem, let's interpret the given information step-by-step.

  1. We know that the point pp is on the unit circle. The length of the unit circle's circumference is 2π2\pi (since C=2πrC = 2\pi r and the radius r=1r = 1).

  2. The arc from (1,0)(1, 0) to pp is 15\frac{1}{5} of the unit circle. Therefore, the length of this arc is: 15×2π=2π5\frac{1}{5} \times 2\pi = \frac{2\pi}{5}

  3. On the unit circle, the radian measure of an angle is equal to the length of the corresponding arc (since the radius is 1). So, the radian measure of the angle from (1,0)(1, 0) to pp is also 2π5\frac{2\pi}{5}.

Answer

The radian measure of the angle given by the arc from (1,0)(1, 0) to pp is: 2π5\frac{2\pi}{5}

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What is the degree measure equivalent to 2π5\frac{2\pi}{5} radians?
  2. How do you convert an arc length to a radian measure in general?
  3. What would the arc length be if the angle was π3\frac{\pi}{3} radians on a unit circle?
  4. How does the circumference of the unit circle relate to its radius?
  5. How would this problem change if the radius of the circle were different?

Tip: Remember, the radian measure of an angle on the unit circle is equal to the arc length it subtends.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Unit Circle
Radians
Arc Length

Formulas

Arc Length = (Fraction of Circle) * Circumference
Circumference of Unit Circle = 2π

Theorems

Radian Measure in Unit Circle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12