If a central angle is very small, there is little difference in length between an arc an...

If a central angle is very small, there is little difference in length between an arc and the inscribed chord. See the figure. Approximate each of the following lengths by finding the necessary arc length. (Note: When a central angle intercepts an arc, the arc is said to subtend the angle.)

Distance to a Boat The mast of Brent Simon’s boat is 32 ft high. If it subtends an angle of , how far away is it?