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Set 1: Circles (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

A circle has radius 2 and an arc length of 1pi. What is the central angle in degrees?

A circle has radius 2 and an arc length of 1pi. What is the central angle in degrees?

A.

90

✓ Correct
B.

92

C.

180

D.

45

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is the best answer. Arc = (angle/360) times 2 times pi times r. 1pi = (angle/360) times 4pi. angle = 90 degrees

Why others are wrong:
B: 92 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 180 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 45 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.