To find the length of the arc subtended by an angle in a circle, we can use the formula:
Arc Length = (θ / 360) × 2πr
Where:
- θ = angle in degrees
- r = radius of the circle
- π (pi) ≈ 3.14159
In this case, the radius (r) is 10 feet, and the angle (θ) is 81 degrees. Plugging these values into the formula gives us:
Arc Length = (81 / 360) × 2π × 10
Now, let’s calculate it step by step:
- First, calculate 2π × 10:
2 × 3.14159 × 10 = 62.8318 - Next, find (81 / 360):
81 / 360 ≈ 0.225 - Now, multiply them together:
Arc Length = 0.225 × 62.8318 ≈ 14.14 feet
So, the arc length is approximately 14.14 feet.