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Radian measure on the unit circle

Learning goals

  • Interprets radian measure as arc length divided by radius.
  • Converts between degrees and radians.
  • Locates angles and points on the unit circle.
  • Determines sine and cosine from unit-circle coordinates.
  • Uses coterminal and reference angles when relevant.

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Radian measure on the unit circle 1
The radian measure \(\frac{5\pi}{12}\) is equivalent to which angle in degrees? a) \(68^\circ\) b) \(75^\circ\) c) \(78^\circ\) d) \(80^\circ\)

Hints

- What conversion factor changes radians to degrees? - Think about what fraction of a full rotation, \(2\pi\), the given angle represents. - Recall that \(\pi\) radians equals \(180^\circ\).

Solution

1. Use the conversion formula \(\theta = x \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\). 2. Substitute \(x = \frac{5\pi}{12}\): \(\theta = \frac{5\pi}{12} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\). 3. Cancel \(\pi\) and simplify: \(\theta = \frac{5 \cdot 180^\circ}{12} = 75^\circ\).

Answer

b) \(75^\circ\)
Radian measure on the unit circle 2
On a unit circle, a central angle cuts off an arc of length \(1.3\,\text{units}\). What is the measure of the angle in radians? Briefly explain why.

Hints

- What is the radius of a unit circle? - How is radian measure defined using arc length and radius? - Check whether the numerical value changes when the radius is \(1\).

Solution

1. Radian measure is the arc length divided by the circle's radius. 2. The radius of a unit circle is \(1\), so the angle measure is \(\frac{1.3}{1}=1.3\) radians.

Answer

\(1.3\) radians. On a unit circle, the radian measure equals the intercepted arc length.
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On a unit circle, a central angle intercepts an arc of length \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\). State the angle measure in radians and justify it directly from \(s=r\theta\). Your justification must explain why the numerical arc length equals the radian measure in this case.

Hints

- Start with the relationship among arc length, radius, and an angle measured in radians. - Substitute the radius of a unit circle before using the given arc length. - Explain the equality between arc length and radian measure rather than only stating the number.

Solution

1. For a central angle, arc length satisfies \(s=r\theta\), where \(\theta\) is measured in radians. 2. On a unit circle, \(r=1\), so \(s=\theta\). 3. Since \(s=\frac{5\pi}{6}\), the angle measure is \(\theta=\frac{5\pi}{6}\) radians.

Answer

\(\frac{5\pi}{6}\) radians, because \(s=r\theta\) and \(r=1\), so \(s=\theta\) on a unit circle.
Radian measure on the unit circle 4
On a unit circle, what does an angle measure of exactly \(1\) radian mean geometrically? State the relationship between the radius and the intercepted arc.

Hints

- Focus on the definition of one radian rather than a degree conversion. - Ask what ratio of arc length to radius gives an angle measure of \(1\).

Solution

1. Radian measure compares intercepted arc length with the circle's radius. 2. An angle of \(1\) radian intercepts an arc whose length equals one radius. 3. On a unit circle, both lengths are \(1\) unit.

Answer

An angle of \(1\) radian intercepts an arc whose length equals the radius. On a unit circle, that arc is \(1\) unit long.
Radian measure on the unit circle 5
A point starts on the unit circle at the rightmost point and moves clockwise to \(P\), as shown. The marked small central angle gives the magnitude of the turn. What signed radian measure describes this rotation?
Figure for problem 556178

Hints

- Read the magnitude of the central angle from the diagram. - Decide what sign is used for clockwise rotation. - Combine the direction sign with the angle magnitude.

Solution

1. The marked angle has magnitude \(\frac{\pi}{3}\). 2. Clockwise rotations have negative radian measure. 3. Therefore, the signed radian measure is \(-\frac{\pi}{3}\).

Answer

\(-\frac{\pi}{3}\)
Radian measure on the unit circle 6
Convert each angle from degrees to radians. Give each exact answer in terms of \(\pi\). a) \(30^\circ\) b) \(135^\circ\) c) \(-210^\circ\) d) \(315^\circ\) e) \(1080^\circ\)

Hints

- Determine what fraction of a full rotation, \(360^\circ\), each angle represents. - How many radians are in a half rotation of \(180^\circ\)? - Simplify each fraction completely before writing the result in terms of \(\pi\).

Solution

1. Use the conversion formula \(x = \theta \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ}\) for each angle. 2. For a): \(30^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{\pi}{6}\). 3. For b): \(135^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{3\pi}{4}\). 4. For c): \(-210^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = -\frac{7\pi}{6}\). 5. For d): \(315^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{7\pi}{4}\). 6. For e): \(1080^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = 6\pi\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{\pi}{6}\) b) \(\frac{3\pi}{4}\) c) \(-\frac{7\pi}{6}\) d) \(\frac{7\pi}{4}\) e) \(6\pi\)
Radian measure on the unit circle 7
Convert each angle from radians to degrees. Round part e) to the nearest tenth of a degree. a) \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\) b) \(\frac{7\pi}{4}\) c) \(-\frac{3\pi}{2}\) d) \(4.5\pi\) e) \(1\)

Hints

- Recall that \(\pi\) radians equals \(180^\circ\). - When the radian measure contains \(\pi\), it will often cancel with the \(\pi\) in the conversion factor. - When the radian measure does not contain \(\pi\), use a decimal approximation for \(\pi\). - What does a negative sign indicate about the direction of rotation?

Solution

1. Use the conversion formula \(\theta = x \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\). 2. For a): \(\frac{2\pi}{3} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = 120^\circ\). 3. For b): \(\frac{7\pi}{4} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = 315^\circ\). 4. For c): \(-\frac{3\pi}{2} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = -270^\circ\). 5. For d): \(4.5\pi \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = 810^\circ\). 6. For e): \(1 \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} \approx 57.2958^\circ\), so the angle is approximately \(57.3^\circ\).

Answer

a) \(120^\circ\) b) \(315^\circ\) c) \(-270^\circ\) d) \(810^\circ\) e) \(57.3^\circ\)
Radian measure on the unit circle 8
Convert each angle between degree measure and radian measure. a) \(120^\circ=\square\) radians b) \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\) radians \(=\square^\circ\) c) \(225^\circ=\square\) radians d) \(\frac{5\pi}{3}\) radians \(=\square^\circ\)

Hints

- Determine what fraction of a full rotation, \(360^\circ\) or \(2\pi\), each angle represents. - Use the fact that \(180^\circ\) equals \(\pi\) radians. - Simplify each fraction in radians completely.

Solution

1. Convert \(120^\circ\) to radians: \(120^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{2\pi}{3}\). 2. Convert \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\) to degrees: \(\frac{5\pi}{6} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = 150^\circ\). 3. Convert \(225^\circ\) to radians: \(225^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{5\pi}{4}\). 4. Convert \(\frac{5\pi}{3}\) to degrees: \(\frac{5\pi}{3} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = 300^\circ\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\) b) \(150^\circ\) c) \(\frac{5\pi}{4}\) d) \(300^\circ\)
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Compare each pair without converting one measure into the other unit. Use unit-circle benchmark directions to decide which angle is greater. a) \(120^\circ\) and \(\frac{5\pi}{4}\) b) \(\frac{11\pi}{6}\) and \(100^\circ\) c) \(1.5\pi\) and \(280^\circ\) For each pair, briefly justify the comparison from the positions of the terminal rays during the first counterclockwise revolution.

Hints

- Locate each measure by using familiar quarter-turn and half-turn directions on the unit circle. - Compare which terminal ray is reached later during one counterclockwise revolution. - For a decimal multiple of \(\pi\), first relate it to a familiar fraction of a full turn.

Solution

1. In a), \(120^\circ\) lies in Quadrant II, while \(\frac{5\pi}{4}\) lies in Quadrant III. During the first counterclockwise revolution, the Quadrant III ray is farther around the circle, so \(\frac{5\pi}{4}>120^\circ\). 2. In b), \(100^\circ\) lies in Quadrant II, while \(\frac{11\pi}{6}\) lies in Quadrant IV. Therefore, \(\frac{11\pi}{6}>100^\circ\). 3. In c), \(1.5\pi=\frac{3\pi}{2}\) is the downward benchmark ray. The \(280^\circ\) ray lies just past the \(270^\circ\) downward direction, so \(280^\circ>1.5\pi\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{5\pi}{4}>120^\circ\) b) \(\frac{11\pi}{6}>100^\circ\) c) \(280^\circ>1.5\pi\)
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Convert each angle from degrees to radians. Write each answer as a simplified multiple of \(\pi\). a) \(120^\circ\) b) \(315^\circ\) c) \(-30^\circ\) d) \(270^\circ\) e) \(72^\circ\)

Hints

- Determine what fraction of a full rotation, \(360^\circ\), each angle represents. - Recall that \(180^\circ\) equals \(\pi\) radians. - Simplify the fraction formed by dividing the degree measure by \(180\).

Solution

1. Use the conversion formula \(x = \theta \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ}\). 2. For a): \(120^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{2\pi}{3}\). 3. For b): \(315^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{7\pi}{4}\). 4. For c): \(-30^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = -\frac{\pi}{6}\). 5. For d): \(270^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{3\pi}{2}\). 6. For e): \(72^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{2\pi}{5}\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\) b) \(\frac{7\pi}{4}\) c) \(-\frac{\pi}{6}\) d) \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\) e) \(\frac{2\pi}{5}\)
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Convert each angle to the other unit. Give radian answers as decimals. Round any noninteger answer to the nearest hundredth. a) \(2.4\) radians b) \(100^\circ\) c) \(-\frac{3\pi}{4}\) radians d) \(6\) radians e) \(12.5^\circ\)

Hints

- First identify whether the given measure is in degrees or radians. - When a radian measure does not contain \(\pi\), use a decimal approximation for \(\pi\). - As a reasonableness check, \(1\) radian is about \(57.3^\circ\). - Keep the sign of the angle when you convert.

Solution

1. Use \(\theta=x\cdot\frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\) to convert radians to degrees and \(x=\theta\cdot\frac{\pi}{180^\circ}\) to convert degrees to radians. 2. For a), \(2.4\cdot\frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\approx137.51^\circ\). 3. For b), \(100^\circ\cdot\frac{\pi}{180^\circ}\approx1.75\) radians. 4. For c), \(-\frac{3\pi}{4}\cdot\frac{180^\circ}{\pi}=-135^\circ\). 5. For d), \(6\cdot\frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\approx343.77^\circ\). 6. For e), \(12.5^\circ\cdot\frac{\pi}{180^\circ}\approx0.22\) radians.

Answer

a) \(137.51^\circ\) b) \(1.75\) radians c) \(-135^\circ\) d) \(343.77^\circ\) e) \(0.22\) radians
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Convert each angle to the other unit. Write radian measures as exact multiples of \(\pi\). a) \(72^\circ\) b) \(-210^\circ\) c) \(\frac{4\pi}{9}\) radians d) \(-1.5\pi\) radians

Hints

- What are the degree and radian measures of one full rotation? - Use the relationship \(180^\circ = \pi\) radians. - Choose the conversion factor that cancels the unit you were given. - The sign of an angle does not change during conversion.

Solution

1. To convert degrees to radians, use \(x = \theta \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ}\). 2. For a): \(72^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{2\pi}{5}\). 3. For b): \(-210^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = -\frac{7\pi}{6}\). 4. To convert radians to degrees, use \(\theta = x \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\). 5. For c): \(\frac{4\pi}{9} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = 80^\circ\). 6. For d): \(-1.5\pi \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = -270^\circ\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{2\pi}{5}\) b) \(-\frac{7\pi}{6}\) c) \(80^\circ\) d) \(-270^\circ\)
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Find each missing degree measure or radian measure. a) \(150^\circ=\square\) radians b) \(\frac{5\pi}{4}\) radians \(=\square^\circ\) c) \(-40^\circ=\square\) radians d) \(-0.2\pi\) radians \(=\square^\circ\)

Hints

- Compare each angle with a half rotation of \(180^\circ\) or \(\pi\) radians. - Choose a conversion factor that introduces or cancels \(\pi\). - Simplify all fractions completely.

Solution

1. For a), \(150^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{5\pi}{6}\). 2. For b), \(\frac{5\pi}{4} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = 225^\circ\). 3. For c), \(-40^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = -\frac{2\pi}{9}\). 4. For d), \(-0.2\pi \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = -36^\circ\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\) b) \(225^\circ\) c) \(-\frac{2\pi}{9}\) d) \(-36^\circ\)
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Complete each angle conversion. Give every radian measure both as an exact value in terms of \(\pi\) and as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth. a) \(45^\circ\) b) \(\frac{3\pi}{5}\) radians c) \(240^\circ\) d) \(-60^\circ\)

Hints

- Compare each angle with a full rotation of \(360^\circ\) or \(2\pi\) radians. - Use the relationship \(180^\circ = \pi\) radians. - Check the third decimal place when rounding to the nearest hundredth. - Convert negative angles in the same way as positive angles, keeping the negative sign.

Solution

1. For \(45^\circ\): \(45^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{\pi}{4} \approx 0.79\). 2. For \(\frac{3\pi}{5}\): \(\frac{3\pi}{5} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = 108^\circ\), and \(\frac{3\pi}{5} \approx 1.88\). 3. For \(240^\circ\): \(240^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = \frac{4\pi}{3} \approx 4.19\). 4. For \(-60^\circ\): \(-60^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} = -\frac{\pi}{3} \approx -1.05\).

Answer

a) \(45^\circ=\frac{\pi}{4}\approx0.79\) radians b) \(\frac{3\pi}{5}\) radians \(=108^\circ\), and \(\frac{3\pi}{5}\approx1.88\) c) \(240^\circ=\frac{4\pi}{3}\approx4.19\) radians d) \(-60^\circ=-\frac{\pi}{3}\approx-1.05\) radians
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Convert each radian measure to degrees. Round each answer to the nearest hundredth of a degree. a) \(0.5\) b) \(2.4\) c) \(4.8\) d) \(5.9\)

Hints

- A full rotation is \(2\pi\) radians or \(360^\circ\). - Use the fraction of a full rotation represented by each radian measure. - Multiply by \(\frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\) and round only at the end.

Solution

1. Use the conversion formula \(\theta = x \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\). 2. For a): \(0.5 \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} \approx 28.65^\circ\). 3. For b): \(2.4 \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} \approx 137.51^\circ\). 4. For c): \(4.8 \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} \approx 275.02^\circ\). 5. For d): \(5.9 \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} \approx 338.05^\circ\).

Answer

a) \(28.65^\circ\) b) \(137.51^\circ\) c) \(275.02^\circ\) d) \(338.05^\circ\)
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Convert each angle from degrees to radians. Round each answer to the nearest hundredth. a) \(24^\circ\) b) \(165^\circ\) c) \(212.5^\circ\) d) \(333^\circ\)

Hints

- Determine what fraction of a full rotation, \(360^\circ\), each angle represents. - A full rotation equals \(2\pi\) radians. - Use the relationship \(180^\circ = \pi\) radians. - Keep full calculator precision until the final rounding step.

Solution

1. Use the conversion formula \(x = \theta \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ}\). 2. For a): \(24^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} \approx 0.42\). 3. For b): \(165^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} \approx 2.88\). 4. For c): \(212.5^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} \approx 3.71\). 5. For d): \(333^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} \approx 5.81\).

Answer

a) \(0.42\) radians b) \(2.88\) radians c) \(3.71\) radians d) \(5.81\) radians
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Complete the table. Give missing radian measures as decimals rounded to the nearest tenth. Round noninteger degree measures to the nearest tenth. <table> <tr><th>Degree measure</th><th>Radian measure</th></tr> <tr><td>\(72^\circ\)</td><td></td></tr> <tr><td></td><td>\(1.5\)</td></tr> <tr><td>\(-210^\circ\)</td><td></td></tr> <tr><td></td><td>\(\frac{3\pi}{4}\)</td></tr> <tr><td></td><td>\(5\)</td></tr> </table>

Hints

- A full rotation is \(360^\circ\) or \(2\pi\) radians. - Use a conversion factor that cancels the unit you were given. - Keep exact values involving \(\pi\) until you need a decimal approximation. - Compare your result with the benchmark \(180^\circ=\pi\) radians to check whether its size is reasonable.

Solution

1. Convert \(72^\circ\) to radians: \(72^\circ\cdot\frac{\pi}{180^\circ}=\frac{2\pi}{5}\approx1.3\). 2. Convert \(1.5\) radians to degrees: \(1.5\cdot\frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\approx85.9^\circ\). 3. Convert \(-210^\circ\) to radians: \(-210^\circ\cdot\frac{\pi}{180^\circ}=-\frac{7\pi}{6}\approx-3.7\). 4. Convert \(\frac{3\pi}{4}\) to degrees: \(\frac{3\pi}{4}\cdot\frac{180^\circ}{\pi}=135^\circ\). 5. Convert \(5\) radians to degrees: \(5\cdot\frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\approx286.5^\circ\).

Answer

<table> <tr><th>Degree measure</th><th>Radian measure</th></tr> <tr><td>\(72^\circ\)</td><td>\(1.3\)</td></tr> <tr><td>\(85.9^\circ\)</td><td>\(1.5\)</td></tr> <tr><td>\(-210^\circ\)</td><td>\(-3.7\)</td></tr> <tr><td>\(135^\circ\)</td><td>\(\frac{3\pi}{4}\)</td></tr> <tr><td>\(286.5^\circ\)</td><td>\(5\)</td></tr> </table>
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A central angle on a unit circle cuts off exactly one quarter of the circle's circumference. Find the angle's radian measure without converting from degrees.

Hints

- Start with the circumference of a circle whose radius is \(1\). - What fraction of that circumference is intercepted? - On a unit circle, how is intercepted arc length related to radian measure?

Solution

1. The circumference of a unit circle is \(2\pi\). 2. One quarter of that circumference has length \(\frac{1}{4}\cdot 2\pi=\frac{\pi}{2}\). 3. On a unit circle, arc length equals radian measure, so the angle measures \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) radians.

Answer

\(\frac{\pi}{2}\) radians
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Both panels show a unit circle. In each panel, the solid starting radius points to the right, and the dashed radius marks a \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) turn from that starting radius. a) In panel \(1\), is the marked central angle less than, equal to, or greater than \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)? Explain how you can tell from the diagram. b) In panel \(2\), is the marked central angle less than, equal to, or greater than \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)? Explain how you can tell from the diagram.
Figure for problem 550526

Hints

- Use the dashed radius as the \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) benchmark in each panel. - Compare the terminal radius with that benchmark. - Decide whether the terminal radius is reached before or after the dashed radius when turning counterclockwise from the starting radius.

Solution

1. In panel \(1\), the terminal radius lies before the dashed \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) benchmark radius. Therefore, the marked central angle is less than \(\frac{\pi}{2}\). 2. In panel \(2\), the terminal radius lies beyond the dashed \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) benchmark radius. Therefore, the marked central angle is greater than \(\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Answer

a) Less than \(\frac{\pi}{2}\). The terminal radius is before the dashed \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) benchmark. b) Greater than \(\frac{\pi}{2}\). The terminal radius is beyond the dashed \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) benchmark.
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A central angle on a unit circle intercepts three quarters of the circle. Find its radian measure without first converting to degrees.

Hints

- Start with the circumference of the unit circle. - Take the stated fraction of that circumference. - Connect the resulting arc length to radian measure.

Solution

1. The circumference of a unit circle is \(2\pi\). 2. Three quarters of the circumference is \(\frac{3}{4}\cdot 2\pi=\frac{3\pi}{2}\). 3. On a unit circle, intercepted arc length equals radian measure, so the angle measures \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\) radians.

Answer

\(\frac{3\pi}{2}\) radians
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A central angle on a unit circle measures \(2.4\) radians. a) What is the length of the intercepted arc? b) Is the angle less than or greater than a semicircle? Explain without converting to degrees.

Hints

- On a unit circle, what quantity has the same numerical value as the radian measure? - A semicircle corresponds to half of a circumference of \(2\pi\). - Compare \(2.4\) with that benchmark rather than converting units.

Solution

1. On a unit circle, arc length equals radian measure, so the intercepted arc has length \(2.4\) units. 2. A semicircle on a unit circle has arc length \(\pi\), and \(2.4<\pi\). 3. Therefore, the angle is less than a semicircle.

Answer

a) \(2.4\) units b) Less than a semicircle, because \(2.4<\pi\).
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Paolo says, “An angle of \(2\) radians on the unit circle must intercept an arc of length \(2\pi\), because radian measures always involve \(\pi\).” Identify the error and give the correct arc length.

Hints

- Radian measures can be ordinary real numbers as well as multiples of \(\pi\). - Use the unit-circle definition directly. - Check what arc length would correspond to a full turn before accepting \(2\pi\).

Solution

1. A radian measure does not have to be written as a multiple of \(\pi\). 2. On a unit circle, the numerical radian measure equals the intercepted arc length. 3. Therefore, an angle of \(2\) radians intercepts an arc of length \(2\) units, not \(2\pi\) units.

Answer

The error is assuming every radian measure must contain \(\pi\). The intercepted arc length is \(2\) units.
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A point travels counterclockwise around a unit circle for \(2.5\) complete rotations. a) What total angle has the point swept through in radians? b) What total arc length has the point traveled along the unit circle?

Hints

- Convert complete rotations directly to radians using one full turn. - Think of the total swept angle, not only the final terminal position. - On a unit circle, connect total radian measure with total arc length traveled.

Solution

1. One complete rotation is \(2\pi\) radians. 2. The total angle is \(2.5\cdot 2\pi=5\pi\) radians. 3. On a unit circle, total arc length equals the total radian measure, so the traveled arc length is \(5\pi\) units.

Answer

a) \(5\pi\) radians b) \(5\pi\) units
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Without converting to degrees, locate an angle of \(2.2\) radians relative to the benchmark angles \(\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(\pi\), and \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\). Between which two consecutive benchmarks does it lie, and what quadrant is its terminal side in?

Hints

- Use approximate sizes of the standard radian benchmarks rather than changing units. - Compare \(2.2\) first with \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) and \(\pi\). - Connect the interval between those benchmarks with a quadrant on the unit circle.

Solution

1. \(\frac{\pi}{2}\approx1.57\) and \(\pi\approx3.14\). 2. Since \(1.57<2.2<3.14\), the angle lies between \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) and \(\pi\). 3. Therefore, its terminal side is in Quadrant II.

Answer

It lies between \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) and \(\pi\), so its terminal side is in Quadrant II.
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The diagram shows a unit circle. The solid horizontal radius is the starting radius, the dashed radius points in the direction of an angle of \(\pi\) radians, and the third radius is the terminal radius of \(\theta\). Decide whether \(\theta\) lies in \((0,\pi)\), \((\pi,\frac{3\pi}{2})\), or \((\frac{3\pi}{2},2\pi)\). Explain from the diagram.
Figure for problem 550534

Hints

- Use the dashed half-turn radius as the \(\pi\) benchmark. - Compare the terminal radius with the downward direction corresponding to three quarters of a turn. - The angle is measured counterclockwise from the starting radius.

Solution

1. The dashed radius marks a half-turn, or \(\pi\) radians. 2. The terminal radius is past that half-turn but before the downward radius that would mark \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\). 3. Therefore, \(\pi<\theta<\frac{3\pi}{2}\).

Answer

\(\theta\in(\pi,\frac{3\pi}{2})\)
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The diagram shows a marked counterclockwise angle from the positive x-axis on a unit circle. Which radian measure matches the marked angle? \(\frac{3\pi}{4}\), \(\frac{5\pi}{4}\), or \(\frac{7\pi}{4}\)
Figure for problem 550535

Hints

- Read the terminal radius from the diagram before considering the choices. - Identify the two standard radian benchmark directions on either side of the terminal radius. - Compare the position of each answer choice with those benchmark directions.

Solution

1. From the diagram, the terminal radius is in Quadrant III and halfway between the negative x-axis direction and the downward direction. 2. Those benchmark directions correspond to \(\pi\) and \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\). 3. The angle halfway between them is \(\frac{\pi+\frac{3\pi}{2}}{2}=\frac{5\pi}{4}\).

Answer

\(\frac{5\pi}{4}\)
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Two circles have the same center and radii of \(1\) unit and \(3\) units. Find the length of the shorter arc between the two rays on each circle. Explain why the arc lengths differ.
Figure for problem 560527

Hints

- Which distance on the unit circle corresponds to the angle in radians? - How would the same turn affect distance along a circle with a larger radius? - Check whether each result has units of length.

Solution

1. The marked angle is \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) radians for both circles. 2. Arc length is \(s=r\theta\). For radius \(1\), \(s=1\cdot\frac{\pi}{3}=\frac{\pi}{3}\) unit. 3. For radius \(3\), \(s=3\cdot\frac{\pi}{3}=\pi\) units. At a fixed radian angle, arc length grows in the same ratio as radius.

Answer

Smaller circle: \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) unit; larger circle: \(\pi\) units. The larger radius is three times as long, so its intercepted arc is three times as long.
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An arc is \(5\pi\,\text{cm}\) long and is cut off by a central angle of \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\) radians. Find the radius of the circle.

Hints

- How does a radian angle compare arc length with radius? - What operation would undo multiplication by the angle? - Check that the units of your result describe a length.

Solution

1. In radians, arc length is \(s=r\theta\). 2. Solve for radius: \(r=\frac{s}{\theta}=\frac{5\pi}{2\pi/3}=\frac{15}{2}\).

Answer

\(\frac{15}{2}\,\text{cm}\)
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Order the following angle measures from least to greatest. Convert each measure to radians and round to the nearest hundredth to compare. \(75^\circ\), \(1.2\) radians, \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\) radians, \(210^\circ\), \(4\) radians

Hints

- Convert all angle measures to the same unit before comparing them. - The values explicitly labeled in radians are already in the comparison unit. - Use the \(\pi\) key on your calculator before rounding.

Solution

1. Express each angle as a decimal radian measure: - \(75^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} \approx 1.31\) - \(1.2\) is already in radians. - \(\frac{2\pi}{3} \approx 2.09\) - \(210^\circ \cdot \frac{\pi}{180^\circ} \approx 3.67\) - \(4\) is already in radians. 2. Compare the values: \(1.2 < 1.31 < 2.09 < 3.67 < 4\). 3. Match the decimal values to the original angles.

Answer

\(1.2\text{ radians} < 75^\circ < \frac{2\pi}{3}\text{ radians} < 210^\circ < 4\text{ radians}\)
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Order the angle measures from least to greatest. Convert them to the same unit and round to the nearest tenth when necessary. \(\alpha = 155^\circ\) \(\beta = 2.7\) radians \(\gamma = \frac{5\pi}{6}\) radians \(\delta = 2.8\) radians

Hints

- Convert every angle to the same unit before comparing. - Estimate with \(\pi \approx 3.14\) to check the relative sizes. - To convert radians to degrees, multiply by \(\frac{180^\circ}{\pi}\).

Solution

1. Convert each radian measure to degrees. 2. \(\alpha = 155^\circ\) is already in degrees. 3. \(\beta = 2.7\) radians gives \(2.7 \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} \approx 154.7^\circ\). 4. \(\gamma = \frac{5\pi}{6}\) radians gives \(\frac{5\pi}{6} \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = 150^\circ\). 5. \(\delta = 2.8\) radians gives \(2.8 \cdot \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} \approx 160.4^\circ\). 6. Therefore, \(150^\circ < 154.7^\circ < 155^\circ < 160.4^\circ\).

Answer

\(\gamma < \beta < \alpha < \delta\)
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A marker \(12\,\text{cm}\) from the center of a wheel starts directly to the right. The wheel turns clockwise through \(2\frac{1}{4}\) revolutions. a) Give the signed rotation in radians. b) Find the total distance traveled by the marker. c) Does the marker end above, below, left, or right of the center?

Hints

- Separate the sign of the turn from the distance traveled. - A complete revolution has a radian measure of \(2\pi\). - Full turns do not change the final direction, but they do add to travel distance.

Solution

1. Clockwise turns are negative: \(-2\frac{1}{4}\cdot2\pi=-\frac{9\pi}{2}\) radians. 2. Total travel distance uses the positive magnitude: \(s=12\cdot\frac{9\pi}{2}=54\pi\,\text{cm}\). 3. Two complete turns return to the start; the remaining clockwise quarter-turn ends below the center.

Answer

a) \(-\frac{9\pi}{2}\) radians b) \(54\pi\,\text{cm}\) c) Below the center
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Two circles have radii \(2\,\text{cm}\) and \(5\,\text{cm}\). Each has an arc \(4\,\text{cm}\) long. Evelyn says the central angles must be equal because the arcs are the same length. Find each angle in radians and explain the mistake.

Hints

- Try working out the angle for one circle before comparing the two. - Which measurement, besides arc length, is part of the radian formula? - Think about whether an equal distance around circles of different sizes represents the same part of a turn.

Solution

1. Radian measure is arc length divided by radius: \(\theta=\frac{s}{r}\). 2. For radius \(2\), \(\theta=\frac{4}{2}=2\) radians. For radius \(5\), \(\theta=\frac{4}{5}=0.8\) radians. 3. Equal arc lengths give different radian angles when the radii differ.

Answer

\(2\) radians on the smaller circle and \(\frac{4}{5}\) radian on the larger. Equal arc length does not mean equal angle when radii are different.

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