Distance Traveled by a Minute Hand Suppose the tip of the minute hand of a clock is 3 in. from the center of the clock. For each duration, determine the distance traveled by the tip of the minute hand. Leave answers as multiples of π . 30 min
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1. Measuring Angles
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Problem 49
Textbook Question
Find the area of a sector of a circle having radius r and central angle θ. Express answers to the nearest tenth. See Example 5. r = 29.2 m, θ = 5π/6 radians
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Recall the formula for the area of a sector of a circle: \(\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} r^{2} \theta\), where \(r\) is the radius and \(\theta\) is the central angle in radians.
Identify the given values: radius \(r = 29.2\) meters and central angle \(\theta = \frac{5\pi}{6}\) radians.
Substitute the given values into the formula: \(\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (29.2)^{2} \times \frac{5\pi}{6}\).
Simplify the expression step-by-step: first calculate \(r^{2} = (29.2)^{2}\), then multiply by \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\), and finally multiply by \(\frac{1}{2}\).
After simplifying, round the final result to the nearest tenth to express the area of the sector.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Area of a Sector
The area of a sector of a circle is a portion of the circle's total area, determined by the central angle. It is calculated using the formula A = (1/2) * r² * θ, where r is the radius and θ is the central angle in radians. This formula directly relates the angle to the fraction of the circle's area.
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Radian Measure
Radians measure angles based on the radius of a circle, where one radian equals the angle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius. Using radians simplifies formulas in trigonometry and geometry, such as the sector area formula, which requires the angle to be in radians for direct application.
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Rounding and Approximation
After calculating the area, results often need to be rounded to a specified precision, such as the nearest tenth. This involves using decimal approximation of π and performing arithmetic carefully to ensure the final answer meets the required accuracy.
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