Show that the length d of a chord of a circle of radius r is given by

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Show that the length d of a chord of a circle of radius r is given by the formula

d = 2r sin


where θ is the central angle formed by the radii to the ends of the chord. See the figure. Use this result to derive the fact that sin θ < θ, where u θ > 0 is measured in radians.

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Precalculus

ISBN: 978-0321716835

9th edition

Authors: Michael Sullivan

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