A satellite photographs a path on the surface of the Earth that is 2000miles wide. Find the central angle that intercepts an arc 2000 miles on the surface of the Earth​ (radius 3950​ miles).

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A satellite photographs a path on the surface of the Earth that is 2000miles wide. Find the central angle that intercepts an arc 2000
miles on the surface of the Earth​ (radius 3950​ miles).
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