SOLUTION: A point moves on a circular path with a radius of 4 units. If the point covers an arc of 8 units, find the angle in radians made by the arc at the center of the circular path.

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Question 841594: A point moves on a circular path with a radius of 4 units. If the point covers an arc of 8 units, find the angle in
radians made by the arc at the center of the circular path.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A point moves on a circular path with a radius of 4 units. If the point covers an arc of 8 units, find the angle in
radians made by the arc at the center of the circular path.
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Formula:: arc length = (angle in radians)*(radius)
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Your Problem:: 8 = angle*4
angle in radians = 8/4 = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.