Anglar motion, where do i start

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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.


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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