Angluar Velocity and Revolutions

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The discussion focuses on calculating the number of revolutions a blender blade makes when switching from high to low speed. The initial and final angular velocities are converted from RPM to radians per second, resulting in 324.6 rad/sec and 136.1 rad/sec, respectively. Using the angular acceleration formula, the acceleration is determined to be 89.8 rad/sec². The total angular displacement is calculated, yielding approximately 76.8 revolutions during the 2.1 seconds of deceleration. The calculations appear to be confirmed as correct.
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Homework Statement


You switch a food blender from its high to its low setting; the blade speed drops from 3100 rpm to 1300 rpm in 2.1 s. How many revolutions does it make during this time?

Homework Equations


\omegai = \frac{3100 rpm * (2 * pi)}{60} = 324.6 rad/sec
\omegaf = \frac{1300 rpm * (2 * pi)}{60} = 136.1 rad/sec

\omegaf = \omegai + \alphat

\omegaf^{2} = \omegai^{2} + 2\alpha(\Delta\Theta)

The Attempt at a Solution



136.1 = 324.6 + 2.1 \alpha

\alpha = 89.8 rad/sec^{2}

136.1^{2} = 324.4^{2} + 2 * 89 (\Delta\Theta)

(\Delta\Theta) = 482.8 rad / (2 * pi) = 76.8 rev

Want to make sure if this is correct.
 
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