SOLUTION: A sprocket 3.16 inches in diameter is driven by a chain that moves at a speed of 55.5 in./s. Find the angular velocity of the sprocket in rev/min.

Question 523850: A sprocket 3.16 inches in diameter is driven by a chain that moves at a speed of 55.5 in./s. Find the angular velocity of the sprocket in rev/min.

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A sprocket 3.16 inches in diameter is driven by a chain that moves at a speed of 55.5 in./s. Find the angular velocity of the sprocket in rev/min.
:
Find the circumference of the sprocket

C = 9.927 inches
:
= 335.43 rev/min
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