Math Problem Statement

A wheel has a radius of 35 centimeters. Complete the table showing how far this wheel travels for each number of rotations.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to calculate the distance traveled by the wheel for the given number of rotations. The distance traveled in one rotation is equal to the circumference of the wheel. The formula for the circumference is:

Circumference=2πr\text{Circumference} = 2 \pi r

where rr is the radius. Let's calculate the distances for each case:

Given:

  • Radius (rr) = 35 cm
  • Number of rotations = 1, 5, and 30

Step 1: Calculate the Circumference

Circumference=2π(35)=70πcm\text{Circumference} = 2 \pi (35) = 70 \pi \, \text{cm}

Step 2: Calculate Distances

  1. For 1 rotation (xx): x=70π70×3.1416=219.91cmx = 70 \pi \approx 70 \times 3.1416 = 219.91 \, \text{cm}

  2. For 5 rotations (yy): y=5×70π=350π350×3.1416=1099.56cmy = 5 \times 70 \pi = 350 \pi \approx 350 \times 3.1416 = 1099.56 \, \text{cm}

  3. For 30 rotations (zz): z=30×70π=2100π2100×3.1416=6597.34cmz = 30 \times 70 \pi = 2100 \pi \approx 2100 \times 3.1416 = 6597.34 \, \text{cm}

Final Table:

Number of RotationsDistance (cm)
1219.91
51099.56
306597.34

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Questions for Better Understanding:

  1. Why do we use 2πr2 \pi r to calculate the circumference?
  2. How can we verify these results using real-world measurements?
  3. What happens if the radius of the wheel is doubled?
  4. How does the number of rotations affect the total distance?
  5. Can you think of a practical example where this calculation might be applied?

Tip:

Always ensure your units are consistent throughout your calculations to avoid confusion or errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circumference
Multiplication

Formulas

Circumference of a circle: C = 2πr

Theorems

Circumference formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8