Questions: In a circle with a 120 km radius, how long is an arc associated with an angle of 4.4 radians?
Transcript text: In a circle with a 120 km radius, how long is an arc associated with an angle of 4.4 radians?
Solution
Solution Steps
To find the length of an arc in a circle, you can use the formula \( s = r \times \theta \), where \( s \) is the arc length, \( r \) is the radius of the circle, and \( \theta \) is the angle in radians. Given the radius and the angle, you can directly apply this formula to find the arc length.
Step 1: Given Values
We are given the radius \( r = 120 \, \text{km} \) and the angle \( \theta = 4.4 \, \text{radians} \).
Step 2: Arc Length Formula
The formula for the arc length \( s \) is given by:
\[
s = r \times \theta
\]
Step 3: Calculate Arc Length
Substituting the given values into the formula:
\[
s = 120 \, \text{km} \times 4.4 \, \text{radians} = 528.0 \, \text{km}
\]
Step 4: Round the Result
Rounding \( 528.0 \) to the nearest tenth gives:
\[
s \approx 528.0 \, \text{km}
\]