A circle's center is at (5 ,2 )(5,2) and it passes through (2 ,3 )(2,3). What is the length of an arc covering (7pi ) /8 7π8 radians on the circle?

1 Answer
Jan 28, 2016

( 7 sqrt(10) pi ) / 8 710π8

Explanation:

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Solution
Radius r = sqrt( (2 - 5)^2 + (3 - 2)^2 ) = sqrt(10) r=(25)2+(32)2=10.
Arc length S = ( 7 sqrt(10) pi ) / 8 S=710π8.