6.2 ­ Linear & Angular Velocity Word Problems (Day 2)
October 16, 2014
6.2 Word Problems
1. A satellite orbits 22,300 miles above the equator. It completes
one revolution in 24 hours. Assume that the radius of the Earth
is 3960 miles.
A. How far will the satellite travel in one day?
B. What is the satellite's linear velocity in miles per hour?
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2. Your bike has a wheel diameter of 30 inches. You are
traveling and your wheels are rotating at 141 revolutions per
minute. What is the bicycle speed in miles per hour?
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6.2 ­ Linear & Angular Velocity Word Problems (Day 2)
October 16, 2014
3. Use the table to find the linear velocity of each planet.
Also, how much faster is Earth spinning than Mars?
Planet
Radius Time for rotation
Mercury
2440
1407.6 hours
Venus
6052
5832.5 hours
Earth
6356
23.935 hours
Mars
3375
24.623 hours
Linear Velocity
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Homework:
6.2 WS #2
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