1. Convert Units
* Frequency: We need to convert Hz (Hertz) to revolutions per second (rps). 1 Hz = 1 rps, so the frequency is already in the correct units.
* Linear Speed: Convert miles per second to meters per second (m/s).
* 1 mile = 1609.34 meters
* 20.0 miles/second * (1609.34 meters/mile) = 32186.8 m/s
2. Relate Linear Speed, Frequency, and Radius
The relationship between linear speed (v), frequency (f), and radius (r) of an object moving in a circle is:
v = 2πrf
3. Solve for Radius
* Rearrange the equation to solve for radius (r):
r = v / (2πf)
* Plug in the values:
r = (32186.8 m/s) / (2π * 11 Hz)
* Calculate the radius:
r ≈ 466.8 meters
Therefore, the radius of the car tire is approximately 466.8 meters.
Important Note: This answer seems very large for a car tire. It's likely there's an error in the given information (either the frequency or the linear speed is unrealistic for a car tire). This problem highlights the importance of checking for reasonable answers when working with physical quantities.