Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) PracticeTest

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When calculating RPM for a wheel with projection rods, what is the correct process?

Multiply contacts by the number of rods
Divide contacts per minute by the projection rods
Add the number of rods to contacts
Subtract the number of rods from the total contacts

The correct answer is: Divide contacts per minute by the projection rods

To determine the correct method for calculating RPM (revolutions per minute) for a wheel with projection rods, it is essential to understand the relationship between the number of contacts and the function of the projection rods. In this scenario, dividing the contacts per minute by the number of projection rods gives a clear understanding of how many revolutions each rod contributes per minute. Projection rods interact with the contacts in a manner where each rod corresponds to a certain portion of the revolutions. By dividing the total number of contacts by the number of rods, you can ascertain how many times each rod will complete a rotation in one minute, thereby accurately calculating the wheel's RPM. Other methods, such as multiplying contacts by the number of rods, adding, or subtracting the number of rods from total contacts, do not appropriately reflect the actual relationship between contacts and the rods regarding RPM. They fail to yield a result that accurately represents the rotational speed of the wheel in terms of the functioning mechanism of the projection rods.