Anglar motion, where do i start

  • Thread starter Thread starter jsm6252
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Motion
AI Thread Summary
To determine the final position and x,y velocities of a point rotating around another point on a Cartesian plane, one effective method involves using complex algebra. The position of the point relative to the rotation center can be expressed as x + iy, while the velocity is represented as Vx + iVy. By multiplying these expressions by cos(ang) + i sin(ang), where "ang" is the angle of rotation, the new coordinates can be calculated. After obtaining the rotated values, they should be transformed back to the original coordinate system, while the rotated velocity remains unchanged. This approach provides a systematic way to solve the problem.
jsm6252
Messages
13
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


How do i work out the final position and x,y velocities of a single point on a cartesian plane after it rotates around another point. We are given an initial x,y velocity.


Homework Equations


unknown at this stage


The Attempt at a Solution

 
Physics news on Phys.org
The easiest way (in my opinion) is with complex algebra. Find the position of your single point with respect to the rotation center and express it as x + iy. Express the velocity as Vx + iVy. Multiply each by cos(ang) + i sin(ang) where ang is the angle of rotation. Transform the resulting x & y values back to the original origin. (The rotated velocity is ok as it is.)
 
thank you
i'll try and do some research
 
I multiplied the values first without the error limit. Got 19.38. rounded it off to 2 significant figures since the given data has 2 significant figures. So = 19. For error I used the above formula. It comes out about 1.48. Now my question is. Should I write the answer as 19±1.5 (rounding 1.48 to 2 significant figures) OR should I write it as 19±1. So in short, should the error have same number of significant figures as the mean value or should it have the same number of decimal places as...
Thread 'A cylinder connected to a hanging mass'
Let's declare that for the cylinder, mass = M = 10 kg Radius = R = 4 m For the wall and the floor, Friction coeff = ##\mu## = 0.5 For the hanging mass, mass = m = 11 kg First, we divide the force according to their respective plane (x and y thing, correct me if I'm wrong) and according to which, cylinder or the hanging mass, they're working on. Force on the hanging mass $$mg - T = ma$$ Force(Cylinder) on y $$N_f + f_w - Mg = 0$$ Force(Cylinder) on x $$T + f_f - N_w = Ma$$ There's also...
Back
Top