Distance from revolutions of a small wheel: The diameter of a wheel is 63 cm. How far (in meters) does it travel in 100 revolutions, assuming no slipping?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 198 meters

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We translate wheel rotations to linear travel using the circumference. With a diameter given in centimeters, careful unit handling ensures the final distance is in meters as requested.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • d = 63 cm = 0.63 m
  • Revolutions N = 100
  • No slip (distance = N * circumference)


Concept / Approach:
Use C = π * d (in meters). Distance L = N * C. With π ≈ 22/7, the arithmetic becomes simple.



Step-by-Step Solution:
C = π * 0.63 ≈ (22/7) * 0.63 = 1.98 mL = 100 * 1.98 = 198 m



Verification / Alternative check:
Using π ≈ 3.1416 gives C ≈ 1.976 m and L ≈ 197.6 m; rounded to the nearest listed value, 198 m is correct.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
99 m and 63 m correspond to using radius or single-turn distance; 136 m and 158.4 m do not match any consistent π approximation for 100 turns.



Common Pitfalls:
Leaving units in centimeters or using 2πr inconsistently with a diameter input; rounding too early per revolution.



Final Answer:
198 meters

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