Algebra 2 | Unit 6 | Lesson 18: Modeling Circular Motion | Practice Problems

What is the radius of the Ferris wheel? Explain how you know.

• The windmill blades are 5 feet long.

• The windmill blades make 5 revolutions per second.

• The midline for the graph of the equation is 20.

• The windmill makes one revolution every 3 seconds.

• The windmill makes 3 revolutions per second.

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A carousel has a radius of 20 feet. The carousel makes 8 complete revolutions. How many feet does a person on the carousel travel during these 8 revolutions?

What angle does the carousel travel through?

What is the relationship between the angle of rotation and the distance traveled on this carousel? Explain your reasoning.