A car tyre of radius makes a rotation of while the car moves in a straight line

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems

Problem

A car tyre of radius 35 cm35\,\text{cm} makes a rotation of 450∘450^{\circ} while the car moves in a straight line. Approximately how far (in metres) does the car travel during this rotation? (a) 5.50 m5.50\,\text{m} (b) 0.875 m0.875\,\text{m} (c) 2.75 m2.75\,\text{m} (d) 2.20 m2.20\,\text{m}

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