A circle has a circumference of 6. It has an arc of length 1. What is the central angle of the arc, in degrees?

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Hbw · Answer 1 · 2020-10-28T21:58:49+0000

Answer:

The central angle of the arc is 60°

Explanation:

we know that

The circumference of a circle subtends a central angle of 360 degrees

we have

C=6 units

so

by proportion

Find the measure of the central angle for an arc of length 1 units

360°/6=x/1

x=360°/6=60°