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14 April, 06:29

A Ferris wheel has a radius of 25 feet. The wheel is rotating at two revolutions per minute. Find the linear speed, in feet per minute, of a seat on this Ferris wheel ...?

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  1. 14 April, 06:33
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    Linear velocity and angular velocity are related by the formula:

    v = ωr

    ω = n2πr/t, where n is the number of rotations, t is the time taken, r is the radius.

    ω = 2 x 2π x 25/1

    ω = 100π

    v = 100π x 25

    = 2500π feet per minute
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