Practice Problem: The Mini-Golf Windmill

Professor Dave uses a mini golf scenario to explain physics concepts. He describes a windmill obstacle with rotating blades and calculates the optimal ball velocity to pass through it. By applying linear and rotational kinematics, he determines the ball will pass unscathed. The tutorial emphasizes practical physics applications.

How wide is each blade of the windmill?

What is the angular speed of the windmill in degrees per second?

What is the optimum velocity for the ball to pass through the windmill?

How long does it take for the ball to reach the tunnel?

What is the total rotation of the windmill during the time the ball travels to the tunnel?