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Elmer is on a Ferris wheel which has a diameter of 160 ft and whose center is 110 ft off the ground. If the angle that Elmer traverses over the course of the ride is 1500∘

1500, what total distance did he travel around the edge of the Ferris wheel?

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The total distance which he travelled around the edge of the Ferris wheel is; 10.5 ft.

Length of an arc

The total distance he travelled around the edge of the Ferris wheel over the course of the rife is given by the length of the arc subtended over the 150° radial coverage.

Since, the diameter of the wheel is 160 ft, it follows that the radius of the wheel is; 80ft.

On this note, it follows that;

  • Distance = (150/360) × 3.14 × 80

Distance = 10.5 ft.

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