Question

A car tire with a radius of 16inches is turning at a rate of 120 revolutions per minute. Find the exact linear speed of the tire in feet per minute.

Answer 1

Answer:

The speed of the tyre of the car is 1002.24 feet per minute .

Step-by-step explanation:

Given as :

The radius of the car wheel = r = 16 inches

Since 12 inches = 1 feet

So,  16 inches = $\frac{1}{12}$×16 = 1.33 feet

The number of revolution of the wheel = 120 revolution per minute

Let The speed of the wheel = s feet per minute

The circumference of wheel = 2 × $\pi$ × radius

where  $\pi$  = 3.14

or, circumference =  2 × 3.14 × 1.33

Or, Circumference = 8.352 feet

Now , Speed =  circumference of wheel × number of revolution

or, Speed = 8.352 feet × 120 revolution per minute

∴ Speed = 1002.24 feet per minute

Hence The speed of the tyre of the car is 1002.24 feet per minute . Answer