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 Mar 26 2008, 10:04 PM
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okay,
i need help with math please(: the circular are of a railroad curve has a chord length 3000 fet and a central angle of 40 degrees. draw a figure that visually represents the problem so my problem is, i dont know where to draw the chord.  thanks much. 
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Mar 26 2008, 10:08 PM
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draw it in the circle, imo
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Mar 26 2008, 10:22 PM
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Moved to school.
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Mar 27 2008, 08:18 AM
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Draw a circle, then draw the 40 degree angle from the inside of the circle. Connect the two lines that intersect the circle - that's the chord. Label it 3000 ft.
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Mar 27 2008, 08:21 AM
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QUOTE(shaunxx @ Mar 26 2008, 11:04 PM)  okay, i need help with math please(: the circular are of a railroad curve has a chord length 3000 fet and a central angle of 40 degrees. draw a figure that visually represents the problem so my problem is, i dont know where to draw the chord. thanks much. drawww sum ellaphant... inn da papperr yo.. |
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Mar 27 2008, 03:34 PM
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QUOTE(nguoicasison @ Mar 27 2008, 09:21 AM) drawww sum ellaphant... inn da papperr yo.. Stop spamming. -_- |
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