Solve the Problem $\frac { \pi } { 11 }$ Radians/sec $\frac { 11 \pi } { 16 } \mathrm {~cm} / \mathrm { sec }$

question 43

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A gear with a radius of 16 centimeters is turning at $\frac { \pi } { 11 }$ radians/sec. What is the linear speed at a point on the outer edge of the gear?

• A) \(\frac { 11 \pi } { 16 } \mathrm {~cm} / \mathrm { sec }\)
• B) \(\frac { \pi } { 176 } \mathrm {~cm} / \mathrm { sec }\)
• C) \(176 \pi \mathrm { cm } / \mathrm { sec }\)
• D) \(\frac { 16 \pi } { 11 } \mathrm {~cm} / \mathrm { sec }\)

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