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Definition of Arc

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Definition of Arc

Arc

D. Russell
Definition: The Arc refers to the set of points on a circle that lie in the interior of the circle. The arc refers to a part of the circle or a curve. The arc can be any part of the circumference, it's a smooth line joining to points on the curve or the circle. Its length is called the arc length and the formula is shown on the image.

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