A train that is travelling counterclockwise (starting at the 3 o'clock position) on a circular track with a radius of 306 feet, subtends an angle of 2 radians. a) In which quadrant is the train in at that moment? b) What is the horizontal position (measured in feet) at that moment relative to the center of the track?

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A train that is travelling counterclockwise (starting at the 3 o'clock position) on a circular track with a radius of 306 feet, subtends an angle of 2 radians.

a) In which quadrant is the train in at that moment?

b) What is the horizontal position (measured in feet) at that moment relative to the center of the track?

 

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