Chapter 14
Technical Mathematics with Calculus · 117 exercises
Problem 1
Convert 1850 rev/min to radians per second and degrees per second.
3 step solution
Problem 1
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(r=4.83\) in., \(\theta=2 \pi / 5 . \quad\) Find \(s\)
5 step solution
Problem 1
Convert to radians. $$47.8^{\circ}$$
4 step solution
Problem 2
Convert 5.85 rad/s to revolutions per minute and degrees per second.
5 step solution
Problem 2
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(r=11.5 \mathrm{cm}, \theta=1.36 \mathrm{rad} .\) Find \(s\).
3 step solution
Problem 2
Convert to radians. $$18.7^{\circ}$$
2 step solution
Problem 3
Convert 77.2 deg/s to revolutions per minute and radians per second.
6 step solution
Problem 3
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(r=284 \mathrm{ft}, \quad \theta=46.4^{\circ}\) Find \(s\).
2 step solution
Problem 3
Convert to radians. $$35.25^{\circ}$$
3 step solution
Problem 4
Convert \(3 \pi / 5\) rad/s to revolutions per minute and degrees per second.
4 step solution
Problem 4
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(r=2.87 \mathrm{m}, \quad \theta=1.55 \mathrm{rad} . \quad\) Find \(s\).
3 step solution
Problem 4
Convert to radians. 0.370 rev
4 step solution
Problem 5
Convert 48.1 deg/s to revolutions per minute and radians per second.
4 step solution
Problem 5
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(r=64.8\) in. \(\theta=38.5^{\circ} . \quad\) Find \(s\).
4 step solution
Problem 5
Convert to radians. 1.55 rev
3 step solution
Problem 6
Convert 22,600 rev/min to radians per second and degrees per second.
6 step solution
Problem 6
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(r=28.3 \mathrm{ft}, \quad s=32.5 \mathrm{ft} . \quad\) Find \(\theta\).
4 step solution
Problem 6
Convert to radians. 1.27 rev
3 step solution
Problem 7
A disk is rotating at 334 rev/min. Find the linear speed, in \(\mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{min}\), of a point 3.55 in. from the center.
4 step solution
Problem 7
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(r=263 \mathrm{mm}, s=582 \mathrm{mm} .\) Find \(\theta\).
4 step solution
Problem 7
Convert to revolutions. $$1.75 \mathrm{rad}$$
4 step solution
Problem 8
A wheel rotates at 46.8 rad/s. Find the linear speed, in \(\mathrm{cm} / \mathrm{s}\), of a point 36.8 cm from the center.
3 step solution
Problem 8
Convert to revolutions. $$2.30 \mathrm{rad}$$
3 step solution
Problem 8
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(r=21.5 \mathrm{ft}, \quad s=18.2 \mathrm{ft} . \quad\) Find \(\theta\).
5 step solution
Problem 9
Convert to revolutions. 3.12 rad
4 step solution
Problem 10
Convert to revolutions. $$0.0633 \mathrm{rad}$$
4 step solution
Problem 10
The rim of a rotating wheel \(83.4 \mathrm{cm}\) in diameter has a linear speed of 58.3 m/min. Find the angular velocity of the wheel in rev/min.
6 step solution
Problem 10
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). $$ \theta=\pi / 12, \quad s=88.1 \text { in. Find } r $$.
4 step solution
Problem 11
Convert to revolutions. $$1.12 \mathrm{rad}$$
3 step solution
Problem 11
A flywheel makes 725 revolutions in a minute. How many degrees does it rotate in \(1.00 \mathrm{s} ?\)
3 step solution
Problem 12
Convert to revolutions. $$0.766 \mathrm{rad}$$
3 step solution
Problem 12
A propeller on a wind generator rotates \(60.0^{\circ}\) in 1.00 s. Find the angular velocity of the propeller in revolutions per minute.
3 step solution
Problem 12
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(\theta=2.08 \mathrm{rad}, s=3.84 \mathrm{m} . \quad\) Find \(r\)
4 step solution
Problem 13
Convert to degrees (decimal). $$2.83 \mathrm{rad}$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
A gear is rotating at 2550 rev/min. How many seconds will it take to rotate through an angle of 2.00 rad?
3 step solution
Problem 14
Convert to degrees (decimal). $$4.275 \mathrm{rad}$$
4 step solution
Problem 14
A sprocket 3.00 inches in diameter is driven by a chain that moves at a speed of 55.5 in./s. Find the angular velocity of the sprocket in rev/min.
5 step solution
Problem 14
In the following exercises, \(s\) is the length of are subtended by a central angle \(\theta\) in a circle of radius \(r\). \(\theta=5 \pi / 6, \quad s=125 \mathrm{mm} . \quad\) Find \(r\)
5 step solution
Problem 15
Convert to degrees (decimal). 0.372 rad
4 step solution
Problem 15
Where needed, assume the earth to be a sphere with a radius of 3960 mi. Actually, the distance from pole to pole is about 27 mi less than the diameter at the equator. A certain town is at a latitude of \(35.2^{\circ} \mathrm{N} .\) Find the distance in miles from the town to the north pole.
4 step solution
Problem 16
Convert to degrees (decimal). $$0.236 \mathrm{rad}$$
4 step solution
Problem 16
A blade on a water turbine turns \(155^{\circ}\) in 1.25 s. Find the linear speed of a point on the tip of the blade 0.750 m from the axis of rotation.
3 step solution
Problem 16
Where needed, assume the earth to be a sphere with a radius of 3960 mi. Actually, the distance from pole to pole is about 27 mi less than the diameter at the equator. Find the latitude of a city that is 1265 mi from the equator.
4 step solution
Problem 17
Convert to degrees (decimal). $$1.14 \mathrm{rad}$$
3 step solution
Problem 17
A steel bar 6.50 inches in diameter is being turned in a lathe. The surface speed of the bar is \(55.0 \mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{min} .\) How many revolutions will the bar make in \(10.0 \mathrm{s} ?\)
5 step solution
Problem 18
Assuming the earth to be a sphere 7920 mi in diameter, calculate the linear speed in miles per hour of a point on the equator due to the rotation of the earth about its axis.
5 step solution
Problem 18
Convert to degrees (decimal). $$0.116 \mathrm{rad}$$
3 step solution
Problem 18
Where needed, assume the earth to be a sphere with a radius of 3960 mi. Actually, the distance from pole to pole is about 27 mi less than the diameter at the equator. City \(B\) is due north of city \(A\). City \(A\) has a latitude of \(14^{\circ} 37^{\prime} \mathrm{N},\) and city \(B\) has a latitude of \(47^{\circ} 12^{\prime} \mathrm{N}\). Find the distance in kilometers between the cities.
5 step solution
Problem 19
Assuming the earth's orbit about the sun to be a circle with a radius of \(93.0 \times 10^{6} \mathrm{mi},\) calculate the linear speed of the earth around the sun.
4 step solution
Problem 19
Convert each angle given in degrees to radian measure in terms of \(\pi\) $$60^{\circ}$$
3 step solution