College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Circular Motion and Gravitation - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 261: 15

Answer

a). No. All the pieces could not have arc length equal to radius. b). Pieces with arc length = radius should subtend an angle of 1 rad at the center. In a circle we have 2pi radian=6.28 radian. So, 6 pieces would account for 6 radians, hence the last piece will have 0.28 rad.

Work Step by Step

a). No. All the pieces could not have arc length equal to radius. b). Pieces with arc length = radius should subtend an angle of 1 rad at the center. In a circle we have 2pi radian=6.28 radian. So, 6 pieces would account for 6 radians, hence the last piece will have 0.28 rad.
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