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The diagram shows an arc MN of a circle, centre O, with 10cm. If lt; MON = 72o. ...



The diagram shows an arc MN of a circle, centre O, with 10cm. If < MON = 72o. calculate the length of the arc, correct to three significant figures. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
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  • A 6.28cm
  • B 12.6cm
  • C 22.6cm
  • D 62.8cm
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Length of arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360 \times 2 \pi r}\)
= \(\frac{72}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 10\)cm
= 12.57
= 12.6cm(3 s.f)

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