Asked by Emily
A ferris wheel at the fair has a radius of 60 feet. If it takes 24 seconds to make a full revolution, what is the linear speed for the passengers?
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Reiny
The circumference is 2π(60) or 120π feet
So the linear velocity of a passenger is 120π/24 ft/s
= appr 15.7 ft/sec
So the linear velocity of a passenger is 120π/24 ft/s
= appr 15.7 ft/sec
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