SOLUTION: Find the length of the arc of a circle of radius 10 centimeters subtended by the central angle of 50°.

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Question 1177798: Find the length of the arc of a circle of radius 10 centimeters subtended by the central angle of 50°.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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The formula for the length of an arc of a circle is:
L=%28theta%2F360%29%282pi%2Ar%29
given: r=10cm and theta=50°
L=%28theta%2F360%29%282pi%2Ar%29
L=%2850%2F360%29%282pi%2A10%29
L=%285%2F36%29%2820pi%29
L=25pi%2F9
approximately
L=8.7cm