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The top and bottom ends of a windshield wiper blade are 30in. and 10in., respectively, from the pivot point. While in operation, the wiper sweeps through 135degrees. Let R be the region swept by the blade.

 

A) Find the perimeter of R

 

B) Find the area of R.

 Nov 7, 2015
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The perimeter is given by  :

 

2(30 - 10) + (3/4)pi(30 + 10)   =  about 134.25 in

 

The area is given by

 

(1/2)(3/4)(pi) (30^2  - 10^2)  = about 942.48 in2

 

 

 

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 Nov 7, 2015

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