A fun new circular motion question

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The discussion revolves around a circular motion problem where the user attempts to find the linear speed (v) using the equation 9.8 = v^2/r, leading to v = √(9.8r). After converting the radius from miles to meters, the user calculates v but struggles to convert it to angular speed in radians per second. Participants clarify that while v is linear speed, angular speed is calculated using the formula v/r. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly defining and using the radius in calculations. The user seeks further assistance to resolve the confusion regarding these conversions and definitions.
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Ok, so I set 9.8=v^2/r , therefore v=\sqrt{9.8r}. I converted r from miles into meters and got 3459.35. This seems like an easy enough question, but for some reason I keep getting it wrong. The answer I keep getting is 184.12395m/s, but the question asks for it in rad/s. I've looked everywhere on how to convert m/s to rad/s, but no luck. I don't know if the problem is the conversion or my method in attaining v. Also is v=angular speed? Thanks in advance to all you physics geniuses out there.
 
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v is linear speed in m/s. The angular speed in radians/s=v/r.
 
Dick said:
v is linear speed in m/s. The angular speed in radians/s=v/r.

So what you're saying is that I set 9.8=v/(radius of cylinder) ?

(3459.35)(9.8)=v

33901.73=v=angular speed in rad/s

Is this correct?
 
No, no, no. You found v. The angular velocity is v/r.
 
Dick said:
No, no, no. You found v. The angular velocity is v/r.

Could you define r?
 
Garen said:
Could you define r?

Radius :)

2.15 mi.
 
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Garen said:
Could you define r?

The same r you used in v^2/r. It's your notation.
 

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