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The problem involves calculating the angle through which each bicycle wheel rotates as the bicycle rolls down a circular path with a radius of 7.78 m and an angular displacement of 0.877 rad. The user initially multiplied the angular displacement by the path radius, resulting in 6.82306, and then divided by the wheel radius of 0.330 m, yielding a final answer of 20.7 radians. However, this answer was marked incorrect by the website. Other participants suggest that the calculations may be correct, but the user should verify their approach and ensure all units are consistent. Clarification on the drawing referenced may also be necessary for accurate problem-solving.
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Homework Statement


A bicycle is rolling down a circular portion of a path; this portion of the path has a radius of 7.78 m. As the drawing illustrates, the angular displacement of the bicycle is 0.877 rad. What is the angle (in radians) through which each bicycle wheel (radius = 0.330 m) rotates?

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Basically, what I did to solve the problem was that I multiplied the angular displacement
of the bicycle and the radius of the path. So it was 0.877 x 7.78 and I got 6.82306. To
this number, I divided 0.330, which is angle of bicycle wheel and I finally got 20.7, but
the website says that this is wrong. I tried to put 20.68 and it was still wrong. Can someone
tell me if I did something wrong to do this problem? The unit must be in radians. Thanks.
 
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You've not posted the drawing, but based on the text your answer seems right.
 
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