Natalie N.

asked • 06/12/23

Ferris wheel speed

A ferris wheel that is 52 feet in diameter turns at a rate of 2 rpm, and is 5 feet off the ground at it's lowest point. Assuming at time = 0 seconds, the passenager ia at the bottom of the wheel, what is her high above the ground at time = 50 seconds into the ride. (assuming that the 2 rpm is a constant rate without any regards to start-up acceleration.)

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Adam B. answered • 06/12/23

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