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It provides experience of geometrical thinking,applying only the
geometry of right angles triangles and the formula for arc
length.
Possible approach
Sugggest the learners draw a neat diagram and mark in everything
they know and can deduce from the diagram.
Key question
How do we split the belt into sections for which the lengths can be
calculated?