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Circles, SM-Bank 039

Use the arc length formula below to calculate the arc length of the sector, correct to one decimal place.  (2 marks)

\(l=\dfrac{\theta}{360}\times 2\pi r\)

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\(4.2\ \text{cm  (1.d.p.)}\)

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\(l\) \(=\dfrac{\theta}{360}\times 2\pi r\)
  \(=\dfrac{30}{360}\times 2\pi \times 8\)
  \(=4.1887\dots\)
  \(=4.2\ \text{cm  (1.d.p.)}\)