Angular & Linear Speed

[nycmathguy]

Explain the difference between angular and linear speed using real-life examples. Can you provide a specific formula for each?

 

[MathLover1]

The angular speed is the rate at which the thing turns, described in units like revolutions per minute, degrees per second, radians per hour, etc.
The linear speed is the speed at which a a point on the edge of the object travels in its circular path around the center of the object.

 

[nycmathguy]

The angular speed is the rate at which the thing turns, described in units like revolutions per minute, degrees per second, radians per hour, etc.
The linear speed is the speed at which a a point on the edge of the object travels in its circular path around the center of the object.

Use amusement park rides to describe angular and linear speed.

 

[MathLover1]

Amusement park ride

https://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/301/lectures/node94.html

 

[nycmathguy]

Amusement park ride

https://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/301/lectures/node94.html

Thank you for the link but I seek just the name of rides.

For example:

1. A ferris wheel is an example of angular speed. True or False?

2. A train traveling down a straight path of track is an example of linear speed. True or False?

 

[MathLover1]

1. True
2. True