To convert revolutions per minute (rpm) to meters per second (m/s), you need to know the circumference or diameter of the rotating object. The conversion depends on the object's size and the distance covered in one revolution.
If you know the circumference (C) of the rotating object, you can use the following formula:
m/s = (rpm * C) / 60,
where: m/s is the speed in meters per second, rpm is the revolutions per minute, and C is the circumference of the rotating object.
If you only know the diameter (D) of the rotating object, you can use the formula:
m/s = (rpm * π * D) / 60,
where: m/s is the speed in meters per second, rpm is the revolutions per minute, and π is the mathematical constant pi (approximately 3.14159), D is the diameter of the rotating object.
By using one of these formulas, you can convert rpm to m/s based on the specific dimensions of the rotating object.