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How do I find the arc from a central angle?

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Answer:

the arc length divided by the radius of the circle.

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User Nikos Hidalgo
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Answer:

Divide the central angle in radians by 2 and perform the sine function on it. Divide the chord length by double the result of step 1. This calculation gives you the radius. Multiply the radius by the central angle to get the arc length.

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