SOLUTION: I cannot figure out how to solve this word problem:
An electric hoist is used to lift a piece of equipment 1 foot. The diameter of the hoist drum is 10 inches. Find the number o
Algebra ->
Trigonometry-basics
-> SOLUTION: I cannot figure out how to solve this word problem:
An electric hoist is used to lift a piece of equipment 1 foot. The diameter of the hoist drum is 10 inches. Find the number o
Log On
Question 289036: I cannot figure out how to solve this word problem:
An electric hoist is used to lift a piece of equipment 1 foot. The diameter of the hoist drum is 10 inches. Find the number of degrees through which the drum must turn to accomplish the lift.
Thank you very much - I'm stuck! Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I cannot figure out how to solve this word problem:
An electric hoist is used to lift a piece of equipment 1 foot.
The diameter of the hoist drum is 10 inches.
Find the number of degrees through which the drum must turn to accomplish the lift.
:
Find the circumference of the drum
C =
c = 31.416 inches
:
Find the degrees it has to travel to raise it 1 ft (12") *360 = 137.5 degrees
