If a circular pool has a circular fence around it that has a 20-foot diameter, then what is the measure of the central angle that cuts the arc that measures 4 feet?(1 point)

Responses

226.2 degrees
226.2 degrees

72 degrees
72 degrees

45.8 degrees
45.8 degrees

22.9 degrees

1 answer

To find the central angle that corresponds to an arc length of 4 feet on a circular fence with a diameter of 20 feet, we can use the formula for arc length:

\[ L = r \theta \]

Where \(L\) is the arc length, \(r\) is the radius, and \(\theta\) is the central angle in radians.

First, calculate the radius of the circular fence:

\[ \text{Diameter} = 20 \text{ feet} \implies r = \frac{20}{2} = 10 \text{ feet} \]

Now, using the arc length of 4 feet:

\[ 4 = 10 \theta \]

Now solve for \(\theta\):

\[ \theta = \frac{4}{10} = 0.4 \text{ radians} \]

Next, we need to convert this angle from radians to degrees using the conversion factor \(180^\circ/\pi\):

\[ \theta_{\text{degrees}} = 0.4 \times \frac{180}{\pi} \approx 22.9183 \]

Rounding to one decimal place gives approximately:

\[ \theta_{\text{degrees}} \approx 22.9 \text{ degrees} \]

Thus, the measure of the central angle that cuts the arc measuring 4 feet is:

22.9 degrees.