Introductory Arc Length Problem - Gum on a Bike Tire

The video tutorial explains how to solve an arc length problem involving a piece of gum on a wheel. It covers the concepts of angular displacement, the importance of using radians, and the calculation of arc length. The teacher emphasizes the need to convert degrees to radians and provides a step-by-step solution to find the arc length, highlighting common student mistakes.

What is the final calculated arc length for the piece of gum?

Why is it important to use radians instead of degrees in the arc length equation?