How to Calculate Arc Length for a 124° Angle in a Circle?

In summary, to find the length of the arc intercepted by a central angle of 124° with a radius of 10cm, use the formula s=rθ and convert the angle to radians before plugging in the values. The answer is approximately 62π/9 cm.
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A circle has a radius of 10cm. Find the length s of the arc intercepted by a central angle of 124°
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Do not round any intermediate computations, and round your answer to the nearest tenth.

How do I do this?
 
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You will need the formula:

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Arc Length of Circular Arc

The arc-length $s$ of the circular arc, where the radius of curvature is $r$, and the subtended angle is $\theta$ (in radians) is given by:

\(\displaystyle s=r\theta\tag{1}\)[/box]

So, you need to convert the given angle to radians (multiply by \(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{180^{\circ}}\)), and then plug the given data into (1). What do you find?
 
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Got that one thanks!
 
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zolton5971 said:
Got that one thanks!

The function f is defined by f(x)=x^2+5

Find f(3z)

How do I find f(3z)

You should have found:

\(\displaystyle s=\frac{62\pi}{9}\)

I am going to move your next question to a new thread. :D
 
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To find the length of the arc intercepted by a central angle of 124°, we can use the formula for arc length: s = rθ, where r is the radius of the circle and θ is the central angle in radians.

First, we need to convert the central angle of 124° to radians by multiplying it by π/180. This gives us θ = 124° * π/180 = 2.16 radians.

Next, we plug in the given radius of 10cm into the formula:

s = (10cm) * (2.16 radians) = 21.6cm

Therefore, the length of the arc intercepted by a central angle of 124° in a circle with a radius of 10cm is approximately 21.6cm.
 

FAQ: How to Calculate Arc Length for a 124° Angle in a Circle?

What is the definition of arc length of a circle?

The arc length of a circle is the distance along the circumference of a circle between any two points on the circle. It is also known as the length of the arc.

How is the arc length of a circle calculated?

The arc length of a circle can be calculated using the formula:
Arc Length = (θ/360) x 2πr
where θ is the central angle in degrees and r is the radius of the circle.

Can the arc length of a circle be greater than the circumference?

No, the arc length of a circle can never be greater than its circumference. The circumference is the distance around the entire circle, while the arc length is the distance between two points on the circle.

How is the arc length of a circle related to its radius and central angle?

The arc length of a circle is directly proportional to the radius and the central angle. This means that as the radius or central angle increases, the arc length also increases.

Can the arc length of a circle be negative?

No, the arc length of a circle is always a positive value. It represents a distance and cannot be negative.

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