Question

mei and anju are sitting next to each other on different horses on a carousel. meis horse is 3 meters from the center of the carousel. anjus horse is 2 meters from the center. after one rotation of the carousel, how many more meters has mei traveled than anju?

\\(\pi\\) more meters
\\(2\pi\\) more meters
\\(4\pi\\) more meters
\\(5\pi\\) more meters

Explanation:

Calculate the distance traveled by Mei

$$ C_{\text{Mei}} = 2 \pi r_{\text{Mei}} = 2 \pi (3) = 6\pi \text{ meters} $$

Calculate the distance traveled by Anju

$$ C_{\text{Anju}} = 2 \pi r_{\text{Anju}} = 2 \pi (2) = 4\pi \text{ meters} $$

Find the difference in distance

$$ \Delta C = C_{\text{Mei}} - C_{\text{Anju}} = 6\pi - 4\pi = 2\pi \text{ meters} $$

Answer:

• (A) \(\pi\) more meters
• (B) \(2\pi\) more meters (Correct answer)
• (C) \(4\pi\) more meters
• (D) \(5\pi\) more meters