Calculate Path Length of Wheel Rotation at 30°, Rad, Rev

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The problem involves calculating the path length traveled by a point on the circumference of a wheel with a radius of 3.7 m when rotated through angles of 30°, 30 rad, and 30 rev. The original poster expresses confusion regarding the question and the approach to solving it.

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between angular displacement and path length, with some suggesting the formula s = theta * r. The original poster initially considers angular velocity and acceleration, but others clarify that these concepts are not necessary for this problem.

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The discussion has evolved with some participants providing clarifications on the nature of the question, emphasizing the focus on understanding angular displacement rather than dynamics. The original poster indicates a better understanding after receiving feedback.

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There appears to be confusion regarding the relevance of angular velocity and acceleration in this context, as the problem primarily focuses on expressing angular displacement in different units.

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A wheel has a radius of 3.7 m. How far (path length) does a point on the circumference travel if the wheel is rotated through angles of 30°, 30 rad, and 30 rev, respectively?

30° m
30 rad m
30 rev m

I really need help on this. I don't even understand what I am suppose to do because I don't really understand the question and from what the teacher told us had nothing or in anyway how to solve an equation like this.

for the first equation i tried using this
deltaTheta = w_initial*t + 1/2alphat^2 but then i realize i don't know what alpha or t is. so that's when i thought w_initial is 0 so

deltaTheta = 1/2alpha*t^2 then i got this s = theta*r which will give me time in second but not sure.

any help would be great and very helpful to my studying.
 
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This question has nothing to do with angular velocity or acceleration. It is just to make sure you understand the various ways of expressing angular displacement.
 
so to find the answer would i do this

s = theta*r
Vi = W*r
a = alpha*r

finding that using kinetic formula to get distance? deltax = Vit + 1/2at^2 and v^2 = vi^2 + 2adeltaX
 
BunDa4Th said:
so to find the answer would i do this

s = theta*r
Vi = W*r
a = alpha*r

finding that using kinetic formula to get distance? deltax = Vit + 1/2at^2 and v^2 = vi^2 + 2adeltaX
I repeat...
OlderDan said:
This question has nothing to do with angular velocity or acceleration. It is just to make sure you understand the various ways of expressing angular displacement.
You have used one of the ways correctly.
 
oh okay i got it now thanks for clearing that up.
 

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