WAEC - Further Mathematics (2009 - No. 12)

An arc of length 10.8 cm subtends an angle of 1.2 radians at the centre of a circle. Calculate the radius of the circle.
12.6 cm
12.0 cm
9.6 cm
9.0 cm

Explanation

Length of arc (in radians) = \(r \theta\)

\(10.8 = 1.2r\)

\(r = \frac{10.8}{1.2} = 9.0 cm\)

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