HungryChemist said:is the "certain RPM" a constant? If so, change in angular velocity of time has to be zero.
Angular acceleration is the rate of change of angular velocity, which is the rotational speed of a rotating object. It is measured in radians per second squared (rad/s²).
Angular acceleration can be calculated by taking the change in angular velocity over a certain time period and dividing it by that time period. This can be represented by the formula: α = (ω₂ - ω₁) / (t₂ - t₁), where α is the angular acceleration, ω is the angular velocity, and t is the time.
The unit of measurement for angular acceleration is radians per second squared (rad/s²). However, it can also be expressed in degrees per second squared (deg/s²) or revolutions per second squared (rev/s²).
The angular acceleration of a shaft can be affected by several factors, including the torque applied to the shaft, the moment of inertia of the shaft, and any external forces acting on the shaft. Friction and air resistance can also affect the angular acceleration.
Calculating angular acceleration is important in understanding the motion of rotating objects and in designing and analyzing mechanical systems that involve rotational motion. It is also used in fields such as physics, engineering, and astronomy to study the behavior and properties of rotating objects.