Math Problem Statement

How much distance in meters a wheel of radius 21 cm will cover if it rotates 450 times.(pi=3.14)

Solution

To find out how much distance the wheel will cover when it rotates 450 times, we need to calculate the circumference of the wheel and then multiply that by the number of rotations.

Step 1: Calculate the Circumference of the Wheel

The formula for the circumference CC of a circle is:

C=2πrC = 2\pi r

Where:

  • rr is the radius of the wheel,
  • π\pi is approximately 3.143.14.

Given:

  • r=21cmr = 21 \, \text{cm},
  • π=3.14\pi = 3.14.

Now, calculate the circumference:

C=2×3.14×21=131.88cmC = 2 \times 3.14 \times 21 = 131.88 \, \text{cm}

Step 2: Convert Circumference to Meters

Since 1 meter = 100 cm, we convert the circumference into meters:

C=131.88100=1.3188mC = \frac{131.88}{100} = 1.3188 \, \text{m}

Step 3: Calculate the Total Distance Covered

If the wheel rotates 450 times, the total distance covered will be:

Total Distance=Circumference×Number of Rotations\text{Total Distance} = \text{Circumference} \times \text{Number of Rotations}

Total Distance=1.3188m×450=593.46m\text{Total Distance} = 1.3188 \, \text{m} \times 450 = 593.46 \, \text{m}

Thus, the wheel will cover a distance of 593.46 meters after 450 rotations.


Would you like further details or clarifications on any step? Here are some additional questions you might find interesting:

  1. How would the distance change if the radius of the wheel were doubled?
  2. How do you calculate the distance for multiple wheels with different radii?
  3. What would happen if the wheel rotated 1000 times instead of 450?
  4. How do you convert from centimeters to meters in general?
  5. What if we used a more precise value of π\pi, like 3.14159?

Tip: Always remember to convert your units to match the desired final answer (e.g., cm to meters).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circles
Circumference
Unit Conversion

Formulas

Circumference of a circle: C = 2πr
Conversion from cm to meters: 1 meter = 100 cm

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8