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A circle has a radius of 10 inches. Find the approximate length of the arc intersected by a central angle of 2pie/3

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Answer:

20.94 inches

Explanation:

Mathematically, length of an arc = Theta/360 * 2pi * r

According to this question, theta is 2 pi/3 and r is 10 inches

Kindly note that 2pi/3 radians = 120 degrees

Substituting these values, we have ;

120/360 * 2 * pi * 10

20pi/3 = 20.94 inches

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