A wheel of a motor home has a diameter of 32 inches. How far will the wheel travel in 5 revolutions?
5*pi*D
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To find the distance the wheel will travel in 5 revolutions, we can first calculate the circumference of the wheel using its diameter.
The formula to calculate the circumference (C) of a circle is:
C = π * d
Where:
- π (pi) is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159
- d is the diameter of the circle
Given that the diameter of the wheel is 32 inches, we can plug this value into the formula:
C = π * 32 inches
To find the distance the wheel travels in 5 revolutions, we multiply the circumference by the number of revolutions:
Distance = C * Number of Revolutions
Distance = (π * 32 inches) * 5 revolutions
Now, let's calculate the numerical value:
Distance = (3.14159) * (32 inches) * (5 revolutions)
Distance ≈ 502.65488 inches
Therefore, the wheel will travel approximately 502.65 inches in 5 revolutions.