A question about rotational speed

In summary, the initial angular speed of the casino roulette wheel was 15 rad/s and the ball was spinning in the opposite direction with a constant angular speed of 20 rad/s. After 3 seconds, the ball passed by the "00" 13 times, ignoring the slowing down of the ball due to friction. The formula used was d\theta=\omega dt and the final value was 82.5 rad, which is equivalent to 13 times around the wheel.
  • #1
wowolala
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A casino roulette wheel is set spinning with an initial angular speed of 15 rad/s. The ball is set spinning in the opposite direction with a constant angular speed of 20 rad/s as the
"00" passed by. If friction makes the wheel slow down with an angular acceleration of 5 rad/s^2, How many times does the ball pass by the "00" after 3 seconds? ( Ignore the slowing down of the ball due to friction. )


thx so much... could somebody help me to solve this quesion?
 
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[tex]\omega_b=15 rad/s[/tex]

[tex]\omega_r=(20-5t)rad/s[/tex]

Now imagine,you're sitting on the roulette.You'll see that roulette is not moving.And ball is moving with velocity

[tex]v'=\omega'R=(\omega_b+\omega_r)R[/tex]
 
  • #3
thx , i still don't quite understand.

azatkgz said:
[tex]\omega_b=15 rad/s[/tex]

[tex]\omega_r=(20-5t)rad/s[/tex]

Now imagine,you're sitting on the roulette.You'll see that roulette is not moving.And ball is moving with velocity

[tex]v'=\omega'R=(\omega_b+\omega_r)R[/tex]


you wrote the angular speed for the ball is 15 rad/s, but the question says the wheel is 15 rad/s , is something wrong.

in your last step, how can we find the R, since R is unknown.

finally, please tell me how many times the ball passes by "00", now, i am so confused..


thx
 
  • #4
Ok.

[tex]\omega_b=20 rad/s[/tex]

[tex]\omega_r=(15-5t) rad/s[/tex]

as I said that

[tex]\omega'R=(\omega_r+\omega_b)R[/tex]

we just eliminate R

[tex]\omega'=\omega_r+\omega_b[/tex]


Original formula is [tex]d\theta=\omega dt[/tex]
so we use this formula

[tex]d\theta=\omega'dt=(20+15-5t)dt[/tex]

after integrating
[tex]\theta=20t+15t-\frac{5t^2}{2}=20\times 3+15\times 3-\frac{5\times 3^2}{2}=82.5 rad[/tex]
[tex]2\pi[/tex] is one cycle,so it passes

[tex]N=\frac{82.5}{2\pi}=13[/tex] times
 
  • #5
thx so much

azatkgz said:
Ok.

[tex]\omega_b=20 rad/s[/tex]

[tex]\omega_r=(15-5t) rad/s[/tex]

as I said that

[tex]\omega'R=(\omega_r+\omega_b)R[/tex]

we just eliminate R

[tex]\omega'=\omega_r+\omega_b[/tex]


Original formula is [tex]d\theta=\omega dt[/tex]
so we use this formula

[tex]d\theta=\omega'dt=(20+15-5t)dt[/tex]

after integrating
[tex]\theta=20t+15t-\frac{5t^2}{2}=20\times 3+15\times 3-\frac{5\times 3^2}{2}=82.5 rad[/tex]
[tex]2\pi[/tex] is one cycle,so it passes

[tex]N=\frac{82.5}{2\pi}=13[/tex] times

THank YOU, YOu are so smart...
 

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Rotational speed, also known as angular velocity, is the measurement of how quickly an object is rotating around an axis. It is typically measured in rotations per minute (RPM) or radians per second (rad/s).

2. How is rotational speed different from linear speed?

Rotational speed is the measure of how fast an object is rotating, while linear speed is the measure of how fast an object is moving in a straight line. Rotational speed is dependent on the radius of the object and its angular velocity, while linear speed is dependent on the distance traveled and the time taken.

3. What factors affect rotational speed?

The main factors that affect rotational speed are the radius of the object and the angular velocity. Additionally, external forces such as friction and air resistance can also impact rotational speed.

4. How is rotational speed calculated?

Rotational speed is calculated by dividing the total angle of rotation by the time it takes to complete that rotation. For example, if an object rotates 360 degrees in 1 minute, its rotational speed would be 360 degrees per minute.

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Rotational speed is used in many industries and fields, including engineering, physics, and sports. It is used to measure the speed of rotating machinery, such as engines and turbines. It is also important in understanding the motion and stability of objects, such as satellites and vehicles. In sports, rotational speed is used to analyze the performance of athletes, such as the rotation speed of a discus throw or a figure skater's spin.

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