Question

Ferris wheel has a diameter of 60 ft. How far will a rider travel during a 5 minute ride if the wheel rotates once every 15 seconds?

Answer 1

3769.92 ft

Explanation:

The diameter of the wheel, d= 60 ft

We know the perimeter of the wheel is,

= πd

= 3.1416*60

= 188.496 ft

Wheel travel for 5 minutes. So the wheel travel,

= 5*60

= 300 sec

The wheel rotates in every 15 seconds. So the wheel rotates,

= 300/15

= 20 times

In one rotation, the wheel travels its perimeter. so is 5 minutes it travels,

= 188.496*20

= 3769.92 ft