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What is the arc of a circle if its radius is 7?

A) 7π
B) 21.98
C) 43.96
D) 14

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Final answer:

The arc length of a circle is the same as its circumference, calculated by the formula C = 2πr. For a circle with a radius of 7, the arc length is 14π, approximately 43.96, which corresponds to option C on the list provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about the arc length of a circle with a given radius. To find the arc length for a full revolution around the circle, which is the circumference, we use the formula C = 2πr. For a radius (r) of 7, the circumference (C) is:

C = 2πr = 2π(7) = 14π.

Assuming we are dealing with one full revolution around the circle, which covers a 360-degree angle, or Δθ = 2π, the arc length would then be equal to the circumference of the circle. Substituting the value of π, approximately 3.14159, we find:

C ≈ 14π ≈ 14(3.14159) ≈ 43.98,

which is closest to option C) 21.98. However, the correct approximation of 14π is 43.96, closest to option C) 43.96. Since there is a slight discrepancy in the provided options, we must note that the closest and most accurate answer choice given the radius would be option C) 43.96.

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