Is it the same if i am calculating the angular acceleration(\alpha) from linear acceleration (a)
\alpha = a/r
rad/s2 = (m/s2)/m, where m and m cancel and only 1/s2 is left where does rad come into picture?
if linear acceleration = radius x angular acceleration (a = rα)
How would the units work out here:
Linear acceleration = m/s2
radius = m
angular acceleration = rad/s2.
based on above formula
m/s2 = m x rad/s2. They do not balance which is something that is is confusing to me...
I am working on a project where i need to determine the angular acceleration from known linear acceleration. I have given it a try please let me know if its the correct approach.
Linear acceleration = 70 G's (70x9.8 mts/sec2)
Radius of cylinder = 0.203 mts
Rotation of cylinder along center...
Homework Statement
Problem definition - Conversion of torque from a pendulum to generate angular acceleration in a cylinder.
Pendulum is fixed on one side and has adjustable mass on the other end. Length of the pendulum is constant.
Homework Equations
torque generated by pendulum =...
Hello,
Thanks for your response.
I will try here to better define the complete fixture. I had build this initially to generate the linear acceleration but want to modify it to also generate the angular accelerations.
Pendulum : The rod of the pendulum is around 65 inches tall. One end...
Hello,
I am in process of building a set up where i will be using a pendulum to impact a cylinder to generate angular acceleration. I started from basic physics for a answer and found the following method but doesn't seem to go any where from here. Please provide guidance.
Torque = Moment...