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An arc of length 10.8 cm subtends an angle of 1.2 radians at the centre…

An arc of length 10.8 cm subtends an angle of 1.2 radians at the centre of a circle. Calculate the radius of the circle.

  • A.
    12.6 cm
  • B.
    12.0 cm
  • C.
    9.6 cm
  • D.
    9.0 cm
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Length of arc (in radians) = (r theta)

(10.8 = 1.2r)

(r = frac{10.8}{1.2} = 9.0 cm)