Problem 660

Find the central angle \theta which subtends an arc of length 53 miles of a circle of radius 51 miles.

 

Solution:-

A center angle is a angle whose vertex is at the center. The rays of a central angle subtend (intersect) an arc on the circle. The arc length for a circle of radius r and a central angle of \theta radians is given by s = r\theta.

 

Solving this expression for \theta given \theta = \frac{s}{r}. Substitute the values for s and r.

\theta = \frac{s}{r}

= \frac{53 miles}{51miles}(Substitute s = 53 and r = 51.)

\approx 1.039.

Therefore, the central angle which subtends an arc of length 53 miles of a circle of radius 51 miles is \theta = 1.039 radians.

 

 

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