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A carousel – a horizontal rotating platform – of radius r is initially at rest, and then begins to accelerate constantly until it has reache
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A carousel – a horizontal rotating platform – of radius r is initially at rest, and then begins to accelerate constantly until it has reached angular velocity after 2 complete revolutions. What is the angular acceleration of the carousel during this time
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2021-08-13T12:12:18+00:00
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Answer:
α = (ω²)/8π
Explanation:
The angular acceleration(α) of the carousel can be determined by using rotational
kinematics:
ω² =ωo² + 2αθ
Let’s make α the subject of this equation ;
ω² – ωo² = 2αθ
α = (ω² −ωo²)/2θ
Now, from the question, since initially at rest, thus, ωo = 0
Also,since 2 revolutions, thus, θ = 2 x 2π = 4π since one revolution is 2π
Plugging in the relevant values to get ;
α = (ω²)/2(4π)
α = (ω²)/8π