A lady bug sits 11.5 cm from the center of a turntable spinning at 33.33 rpm. The Sun is shining horizontally through the window and the shadow of the ladybug can be seen traveling back and forth across the wall behind the turntable.  What is the maximum velocity of the shadow on the wall

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A lady bug sits 11.5 cm from the center of a turntable spinning at 33.33 rpm. The Sun is shining horizontally through the window and the shadow of the ladybug can be seen traveling back and forth across the wall behind the turntable. 

What is the maximum velocity of the shadow on the wall 

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