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Modeling Circular Motion, Picture attached to the question.

The boat is traveling at a rate of 1 meter per second.

How long does it take the barnacle to get back to its starting point?

Modeling Circular Motion, Picture attached to the question. The boat is traveling-example-1

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Answer:2 pi

Explanation:

User Pommedeterresautee
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Answer:

  • 2π seconds

Explanation:

The circumference of a circle of radius r is given by

... C = 2πr

When r = 1 m, then

... C = 2π(1 m) = 2π m

The relation between time, distance, and speed is ...

... time = distance/speed

... time = (2π m)/(1 m/s) = 2π s

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Comment on the scenario

We have a hard time imagining what sort of scenario this is modeling, as it appears the "boat" is rotating in such a way as to place the barnacle above and below the water level. This problem may be nonsensical, but at least it is workable. (Some aren't.)

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