Answer:
942.5 in²
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for the area (A) of a sector of a circle is
A = ½r²θ
where θ is the angle in radians.
1. Convert the angle to radians
θ = 125°
[tex]\theta = 125^{\circ} \times \dfrac{\pi \text{ rad }}{180^{\circ}} =\frac{25}{36} \pi\text{ rad}[/tex]
2. Area swept out by wiper arm
A = ½r²θ = ½ × (30 in)² × θ = ½ × 900 in²× θ = 450 θ in²
3. Area missed by wiper
A = ½r²θ = ½ × (6 in)² × θ = ½ × 36 in²× θ = 18 θ in ²
4. Area covered by wiper
A = 450 θ in² - 18 θ in² = 432 θ in²
5. Insert the value of θ
A = 432 × 25/36 π in² = 300π in² ≈ 942.5 in²
The area swept out by the wiper blade is 942.5 in².
