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Two circles have the same centre, `O`, as shown in the diagram below.
The radius of the small circle is `2/3` the radius of the large circle.
Arc `CD` is 21 cm and the angle between the lines `AC` and `BD` is 45°.
What is the length of the arc `RS` in centimetres?
cm |
`text(42 cm)`
`text(Arc)\ ST` | `= 2/3 xx text(arc)\ CD` |
`= 2/3 xx 21` | |
`= 14\ text(cm)` |
`angleSOR` | `= 180-45` |
`= 135^@` | |
`= 3 xx angleSOT` |
`:. text(Arc)\ RS` | `= 3 xx text(arc)\ ST` |
`= 3 xx 14` | |
`= 42\ text(cm)` |