The wheel of a motor cycle is of radius 35 cm. How many revolutions per minute must the wheel make so as to keep a speed of 66 km/h?.

Laurent Dhont asked Aug 14, 2023

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Laurent Dhont asked Aug 14, 2023

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Answer:

500 rpm

Step-by-step explanation:

Circumference of wheel = 2 pi r = 219.91 cm per revolution

66 000 m/hr = 110000 cm/min

110000 cm/min / 219.91 cm/rev = ~~ 500 rpm

Arin Yazilim answered Aug 18, 2023

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