Question

A central angle theta in a circle of radius 7 m is subtended by an arc of length 8 m. Find the measure of theta in degrees. (Round your answer to one decimal theta = ___. Find the measure of theta in radians. theta = ___ rad.

Answer 1

Answer: In degrees , The measure of $\theta=65.5^{\circ}$

In radians , the measure of  $\theta =\dfrac{8}{7}\text{ radians}$.

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that the formula for length of arc is given by :-

$l=\theta r$

, where $\theta$ = Central angle subtended by arc.

r= radius of the circle.

As per given , we have

Radius of circle : r=7 m

Length of arc : l=  8 m

Substitute these values in the above formula , we get

$8=\theta (7)\\\\\Rightarrow\ \theta =\dfrac{8}{7}\text{ radians}$

Hence, the measure of $\theta =\dfrac{8}{7}\text{ radians}$.

To convert it into degrees we multiply it with $\dfrac{180^{\circ}}{\pi}$

The measure of $\theta =\dfrac{8}{7}\times\dfrac{180^{\circ}}{\pi}$

$=(\dfrac{8\times180}{7\times3.14})^{\circ}=65.5141037307^{\circ}$

$\approx65.5^{\circ}$

Hence, the measure of $\theta=65.5^{\circ}$