How Fast Must a Golf Ball Travel to Avoid a Rotating Windmill Blade?

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To determine the minimum speed a golf ball must travel to avoid being hit by a rotating windmill blade, the problem involves calculating the time it takes for the blade to reach the position of the ball. Given that the windmill has 8 blades rotating at 1.25 radians per second, the time between successive blades passing a point is crucial. The diameter of the golf ball is 0.045 meters, and since no additional measurements for the windmill are provided, the focus remains on the angular speed and the ball's diameter. The solution requires understanding the relationship between the angular velocity of the blades and the linear speed of the ball. The discussion emphasizes the need for clarity on the problem's parameters to find the correct answer.
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please I need help on rotational velocity problem for tomorow dec 7

ok i need help on where to begin this problem because i am lost. any help would be appreciated thank you

A windmil has 8 blades and rotates at an angular speed of 1.25 radians/second. the opening between succesive blades is equal to the width of of a blade. a golf ball of diameter 4.50*10 -2m is just passing by one of the rotating blades. what is the minimum speed of the ball so that it will not be hit by the next blade?

thnk you for your time
 
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hmm - is that all the info u r given?
 
yes that is all we are given
 
what about the measurements of the windmill?
 
no measurments given
 
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