Find the length s of the arc that subtends a central angle of 40 degrees in a circle of radius 5 feet.
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Given central angle = 40 degrees To convert to radians, use the formula: radians = degrees * (pi/180) radians = 40 * (pi/180) = 2pi/9 Show more…
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