A circle's center is at (3 ,1 )(3,1) and it passes through (5 ,2 )(5,2). What is the length of an arc covering (7pi ) /12 7π12 radians on the circle?

1 Answer
Jan 29, 2016

( 7 sqrt(5) pi ) / 12 75π12

Explanation:

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Solution
Radius r = sqrt( (5 - 3)^2 + (2 - 1)^2 ) = sqrt(5) r=(53)2+(21)2=5.
Arc length S = ( 7 sqrt(5) pi ) / 12 S=75π12.