You are on a spinning ride at a carnival. If the ride spins at a rate of 90 rev/min, and you are 5.8 m from the axis of rotation, how far in have you traveled during the ride if the ride lasts 15 min?

Answer 1

To calculate the distance you have traveled during the ride, we can use the formula:

Distance = (rate of spin) * (radius) * (time)

Given:
Rate of spin = 90 rev/min
Radius = 5.8 m
Time = 15 min

Plugging in the values, we get:

Distance = (90 rev/min) * (5.8 m) * (15 min)

Distance = 7830 meters

Therefore, you have traveled approximately 7830 meters during the 15-minute ride.