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Can't remember how to calculate an ARC LENGTH in C/K99 1

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2old2

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Jan 3, 2010
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I am trying to remember how to use C/K99 to calculate the distance between two points on a circle. The circle is Ø1.16250" and the circumference is 3.625". The two points are located 129.611° apart from each other, so how do I do this and what IS the arc length between the two points? Thank you!
 
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129.611/360 x 3.625 = ARC LENGTH
Verify, Distance, 2 Points is the easiest method for the distance measurement.
 
Thank you! Thank you!! This is the second time you have helped me jog my memory. I don't feel like I am 76 years old, but my memory continues to let me know. I'm quite sure that this is the primary reason I don't upgrade to K/C...just too much of the old dog and new tricks. I DID, however try the VERIFY DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 POINTS, and it kept giving me the chord measurement, which I didn't need, and I didn't remember how to get it to understand what I wanted.

Thank you, again for such a rapid response!! Warmest wishes!

Gene "2old2" Davis
 
Data, Verify, Perimeter will also give the length as long as the actual arc is separate from the rest of the circle.
 
I'm happier than a pig in slop!!! :eek:)

It's a GOOD DAY!!

Gene "2old2" Davis
 
One thing should be pointed out is that 3.625 is not the circumference of a 1.1625 dia. circle, it's 3.652. May be a typo.
 
Hey, old friend! Yes, it was a typo, but when I realized it, it was too late to edit. Thank you for the sharp eye!! Good to hear from you, and THANK YOU for catching that! I could have put the wrong dimension in if I hadn't caught it.

Best wishes!

Gene "2old2" Davis
 
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