In mathematics, what is the curvature of a circle of radius at any point on its circumference?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: For any planar circle of radius , the curvature is constant and inversely proportional to its radius: . Step 2. Here , so . **Answer: . Why not the others:** is the radius itself, squares the radius, and is the radius squared.

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