SOLUTION: An arc of length 135 m subtends a central angle θ in a circle of radius 45 m. Find the measure of θ in degrees and in radians.

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Question 702311: An arc of length 135 m subtends a central angle θ in a circle of radius 45 m. Find the measure of θ in degrees and in radians.
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An arc of length 135 m subtends a central angle θ in a circle of radius 45 m. Find the measure of θ in degrees and in radians.
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s=rθ, s=arc length, r=radius, θ=subtended angle in radians
θ=s/r=135/45=3 radians or 3*180/π≈171.89º