b. Determine the time it takes for the ride to complete five revolutions.
Remember, complete multiple trials and average the results to arrive at your
value for time.
Tip:
c. Determine the time it takes for 10 revolutions, 15 revolutions and 20
revolutions.
d. Calculate the speed/velocity of the ride:
Where: d = 5 times the circumference of the path the seats take during a
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Put a piece of masking tape on one of the seats so it will be easier for
you to identify full rotations.
revolution
t = the time for 5 revolutions of the ride
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