Radius and axial distance of a uniform helix

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how is the radius of a turn of a helical path related to the axial distance between a successive turn assuming the helical path to be uniform?
 
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otobo said:
how is the radius of a turn of a helical path related to the axial distance between a successive turn assuming the helical path to be uniform?

Welcome to the PF otobo. I've moved your question to the Homework Help section of the PF.

What are your thoughts on the problem? The word "pitch" comes to mind -- can you show us how you would approach this problem?
 

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