Answer to Question #145787 in Physics for Melany

Question

Alyssa's favorite carnival ride called the rotator spins very fast. The ride takes 2.0 sec to complete one revolution while having a radius of 10 meters. What is the period of the ride?

Answer 1

By definition, the period is the time that the object takes to complete a single revolution. Thus, in this case, the period is:

$$T = 2s$$

Answer. $T = 2s$.