The discussion focuses on calculating the average angular acceleration of a computer hard disk that spins at 7200 rpm, reaching this speed in 3.7 seconds from rest. The correct formula to use is Wav = (θf - θi) / (Tf - Ti), where θf is the final angular position, θi is the initial angular position, Tf is the final time, and Ti is the initial time. A critical step in the calculation is converting 7200 rpm to radians per second, which is essential for accurate results. The average angular acceleration is determined by applying the correct units and values in the equation.
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cstout said:Homework Statement
During normal operation, a computer's hard disk spins at 7200 rpm. If it takes the hard disk 3.7 s to reach this angular velocity starting from rest, what is the average angular acceleration of the hard disk in rad/s2?
Homework Equations
Wav = [tex]\vartheta[/tex]f - [tex]\vartheta[/tex]i/Tf-Ti