find w, the angular velocity in radians/min for a spoke on a bike tire revolving 60 times/minute

Question

find w, the angular velocity in radians/min for a spoke on a bike tire revolving 60 times/minute

Answer 1

ω = 60 rpm = 60 (2*pi rad)/(60 s) = 2*pi rad/s.

 

The direction of ω is given by the right-hand rule.