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An arc of the length 16\(\pi\)cm subtends an angle of 80o at the centre of the circle. ...

An arc of the length 16\(\pi\)cm subtends an angle of 80o at the centre of the circle. Find the radius of the circle.
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  • A 24cm
  • B 28cm
  • C 36cm
  • D 32cm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
L = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) x 2\(\pi\)r
16\(\pi\) = \(\frac{80}{360}\) x 2\(\pi\)r
\(\frac{16\pi \times 360}{80 \times 2\pi}\) = r
r = 36cm

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