Distance a rotating turnable moves

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To find the distance a point on the edge of a rotating turntable moves, the formula involves multiplying the angle in radians by the radius. For a turntable with a radius of 2.2 m turning through 1.1 radians, the distance is calculated as 1.1 radians multiplied by 2.2 m, resulting in 2.42 m. The discussion also touches on converting degrees to radians for similar calculations, suggesting that the formula can be adapted by replacing degrees with their radian equivalent. Understanding the relationship between circumference and angular displacement is key to solving the problem. This approach clarifies how to calculate linear distance from angular movement.
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Homework Statement


The radius of a rotating turntable is 2.2 m. If it turns through an angle of 1.1 radians, through what distance does a point on the edge move?


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I can't find an equation that will give me the distance. Is this like 2 parts or am I just blind to see this equation?
 
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do you know the equation for the circumference of a circle?
 
is it just radians x radius?
 
Ok I got the circumference do I just multiply it by the radians?
 
im still lost on this any inputs?
 
What would you do if it was degrees instead of radians?

(degrees turned)/(total degrees possible 360) x circumference

Now replace the degree portion with a Radian equivalent.
 
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