PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics C: Mechanics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics
Problem
The wheels of a car each have a radius of 0.35m. During a road test a wheel makes 600 complete rotations in 5min. Assume the wheels do not slip on the road.
(i) Find the time taken for one rotation of the wheel.
(ii) Calculate the speed of a point on the rim of the wheel.
(iii) Hence determine the speed of the car.
(iv) How much distance will the car cover in 30min at this speed?