SOLUTION: "A circle has a diameter of 2 inches. In inches what is the length of the arc intercepted by a central angle of 2 radians?" I know since the diameter is 2 inches, the radius is

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Question 309791: "A circle has a diameter of 2 inches. In inches what is the length of the arc intercepted by a central angle of 2 radians?"
I know since the diameter is 2 inches, the radius is 1 inch and i came up with 2 as a answer and wasnt sure if that was right
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"A circle has a diameter of 2 inches. In inches what is the length of the arc intercepted by a central angle of 2 radians?"
I know since the diameter is 2 inches, the radius is 1 inch and i came up with 2" as a answer and wasnt sure if that was right
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You are correct.
angle in radians = (arc length)/(radius)
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So, arc length = r(angle) = (1 in)*2 = 2 inches
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Cheers,
Stan H.