Question

on a ferris wheel how do you calculate the central angle?
will give medal

Answer 1

You would calculate the measure of the arch defined by one seat section, to the other.

Answer 2

http://scde.mrooms.org/file.php/2247/Images/Ch10Test/10_6.JPG <--- notice what a central angle is

http://www.wonderwhizkids.com/Maths/Plane%2BGeometry/Images%2Bnew3/ferris2.jpg <---- notice the ferris wheel

how would you do it?

Answer 3

can you explain in an example please

Answer 4

this might help, not sure: http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/53eb8d5fe4b0f30a87d2de04

Answer 5

thanks