QR PS 153
The points R,T and U line on a circle that has a radius of 4. if the length of the arc RTU is 4П/3, what is the length of the line segment RU
a. 4/3
b. 8/3
c. 3
d. 4
e. 6
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Circumference of the circle = (2П)*(4) = 8Пsanaa.rizwan wrote:The points R,T and U line on a circle that has a radius of 4. if the length of the arc RTU is 4П/3, what is the length of the line segment RU
Let x be the angle subtended at the center of circle.
Then, 8Пx/360 = 4П/3
x = 60, now RC and RU are equal so angles CRU and RUC should be equal. Hence, triangle RCU is an equilateral triangle with each angle 60º.
So, RU = 4
The correct answer is D.
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Hi Anju@Gurome,
Since the qn says all the points lie on a circle, the measure of line segment RU is pretty much the same as finding x/360*2*pi*r. i understand that this repeats whats already given, but whats the difference here.?
Also can u illustrate with the help of a diagram pls?
Since the qn says all the points lie on a circle, the measure of line segment RU is pretty much the same as finding x/360*2*pi*r. i understand that this repeats whats already given, but whats the difference here.?
Also can u illustrate with the help of a diagram pls?
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Refer to the diagram below,Deepthi Subbu wrote:Hi Anju@Gurome,
Since the qn says all the points lie on a circle, the measure of line segment RU is pretty much the same as finding x/360*2*pi*r. i understand that this repeats whats already given, but whats the difference here.?
Also can u illustrate with the help of a diagram pls?
What you've suggested gives us the length of the arc RTU.
But the problem asked for length of the line segment RU.
Hope that helps.
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