23. What is the length of an arc having a radius of curvature of 12 and an angle measure of 226 degrees ? *

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### Arc Length Calculation

**Problem:**
23. What is the length of an arc having a radius of curvature of 12 and an angle measure of 226 degrees?

**Solution Explanation:**

To find the length of an arc (L) with a given radius (r) and central angle (θ), you can use the formula:

\[ L = r \times \theta \]

However, the angle θ must be in radians. To convert degrees to radians, use the conversion factor:

\[ \text{Radians} = \text{Degrees} \times \left( \frac{\pi}{180} \right) \]

Applying this conversion to the given angle of 226 degrees:

\[ \theta = 226 \times \left( \frac{\pi}{180} \right) \]
\[ \theta = 226 \times \left( \frac{3.14159}{180} \right) \]
\[ \theta \approx 3.945 \, \text{radians} \]

Now, using the radius \( r = 12 \):

\[ L = 12 \times 3.945 \]
\[ L \approx 47.34 \]

Therefore, the length of the arc is approximately 47.34 units.
Transcribed Image Text:### Arc Length Calculation **Problem:** 23. What is the length of an arc having a radius of curvature of 12 and an angle measure of 226 degrees? **Solution Explanation:** To find the length of an arc (L) with a given radius (r) and central angle (θ), you can use the formula: \[ L = r \times \theta \] However, the angle θ must be in radians. To convert degrees to radians, use the conversion factor: \[ \text{Radians} = \text{Degrees} \times \left( \frac{\pi}{180} \right) \] Applying this conversion to the given angle of 226 degrees: \[ \theta = 226 \times \left( \frac{\pi}{180} \right) \] \[ \theta = 226 \times \left( \frac{3.14159}{180} \right) \] \[ \theta \approx 3.945 \, \text{radians} \] Now, using the radius \( r = 12 \): \[ L = 12 \times 3.945 \] \[ L \approx 47.34 \] Therefore, the length of the arc is approximately 47.34 units.
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