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how do u work out the arc length in a sector of a circle

 Nov 9, 2014

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The arc length, S, is given by

S = rΘ  where Θ is in radian measure

An alternative formula is

S = (Θ / 360) * 2 * pi * r    where Θ is in degrees

 

 Nov 9, 2014
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You follow the formula:

(θ/360) x πr^2

So, data divided by 360 times pi x radius squared.

 Nov 9, 2014
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Best Answer

The arc length, S, is given by

S = rΘ  where Θ is in radian measure

An alternative formula is

S = (Θ / 360) * 2 * pi * r    where Θ is in degrees

 

CPhill Nov 9, 2014

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