Points (7,1) and (5,9) are 3π4 radians apart on a circle. What is the shortest arc length between the points?

1 Answer
Jul 15, 2018

Length of shortest arc (AB)=rθ=10.5153

Explanation:

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Point A(7,1), Point B(5,9),ˆAOB=θ=(3π4)c

To find arc length S.

Chord Length ¯¯¯¯¯¯AB=(75)2+(19)2=68

ˆAOM=ˆAOB2=3π8

¯¯¯¯¯¯OA=r=AMsin(AOM)=682sin(3π8)=4.4628

Length of shortest arc (AB)=rθ=4.4628(3π4)=10.5153