Radians on the Circle of a Ferris Wheel

spin Ferris wheel

radians

0

π

6

π

3

π

2

2π

3

5π

6

π

7π

6

4π

3

3π

2

5π

3

11π

6

2π

color of Ferris wheel

show axes

Suppose the cars on a Ferris wheel are located on a circle at increments of

π/6

radians. This Demonstration lets you choose the color of the Ferris wheel and install the cars up to a given number of radians. You can then spin the part of the Ferris wheel you have constructed.