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An arc subtends a central angle measuring \dfrac{\pi}{2}

2
π

start fraction, pi, divided by, 2, end fraction radians.
What fraction of the circumference is this arc?
of the circumference

User Mneumann
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Answer:

It is 1/4th of the circumference

Explanation:

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User Googme
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Arc Length is 1/4th of the circumference .

Explanation:

Here we need to find fraction of the circumference is this arc when An arc subtends a central angle measuring
(\pi)/(2) radians ! Let's find out :

We know that circumference of an arc subtending a central angle of x is :


Arc = (Angle)/(360)(2\pi r)


Arc = ((\pi)/(2))/(360)(2\pi r)


Arc = (90)/(360)(2\pi r)


Arc = (90)/(90(4))(2\pi r)


Arc = (1)/(4)(2\pi r)


Arc = (1)/(4)(Circumference)

Therefore , Arc Length is 1/4th of the circumference .

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