For a circle with a radius of 6 feet, what is the measurement of the central angle (in degrees) that intercepts an arc with a length of

2
feet?

Respuesta :

Answer:

135 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

step 1

Find the circumference of the circle

The circumference is equal to

[tex]C=2\pi r[/tex]

we have

[tex]r=6\ ft[/tex]

substitute

[tex]C=2\pi (6)[/tex]

[tex]C=12\pi\ ft[/tex]

step 2

Remember that the circumference of the circle subtends a central angle of 360 degrees

so

using proportion

Find out the measurement of the central angle (in degrees) that intercepts an arc with a length of 9π/2 ft

[tex]\frac{12\pi}{360^o}=\frac{(9\pi/2)}{x}\\\\x=360(9\pi/2)/12\pi\\\\x=135^o[/tex]