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?
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.