A circle of radius 14 cm subtends an angle of 120^\circ at the centre. Find the length of the major arc.
A
58.67 cm
B
14.67 cm
C
18.33 cm
D
29.33 cm
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The given central angle of \(120^\circ\) corresponds to the minor arc
The central angle corresponding to the major arc is therefore
\(360^\circ - 120^\circ = 240^\circ.\)
The length of an arc of a circle of radius \(r\) that subtends an angle \(\theta\) (in degrees) at the centre is given by
\(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r.\)
Substitute \(r = 14\) cm and \(\theta = 240^\circ\):
\(\frac{240}{360} \times 2\pi \times 14 = \frac{2}{3} \times 28\pi = \frac{56\pi}{3}\ \text{cm}.\) = 58.67 cm
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