Field Guide/Geometry/Bearings, arcs & sectors
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Calculate bearings, arcs and sectors

A geometry problem combines bearings, arc length or sector area.

01

Press these keys

MODEπ^ENTER

Step 1 of 4. Press MODE.

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Walkthrough

  1. 1
    Sketch first

    Mark north lines and clockwise three-figure bearings; identify the central angle.

  2. 2
    Use consistent units

    For s=rθ and A=½r²θ, θ must be in radians.

  3. 3
    Evaluate and label

    Calculate, then state length or area units.

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Worked example

Find the arc length for r=12 cm and θ=75°.

Answer5π cm≈15.7 cm.