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Set 1: Circles (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

A circle has radius 4 and an arc length of 2pi. What is the central angle in degrees?

A circle has radius 4 and an arc length of 2pi. What is the central angle in degrees?

A.

88

B.

180

C.

91

D.

90

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is the best answer. Arc = (angle/360) times 2 times pi times r. 2pi = (angle/360) times 8pi. angle = 90 degrees

Why others are wrong:
A: 88 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 180 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 91 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.