Question

The light from the Cape Florida Lighthouse in Key Biscayne is visible for a distance of 15 mi. If the beam of light sweeps in an arc of 270°, what is the area covered by the beam?

Answer 1

Area covered by beam = 530 mi² (Approx.)

Explanation:

Given:

Radius = 15 mi

Arc angle = 270°

Find:

Area covered by beam

Computation:

Area of sector = [θ/360][π][r²]

Area covered by beam = [270/360][22/7][15²]

Area covered by beam = [0.75][3.1428][225]

Area covered by beam = 530 mi² (Approx.)