Angular acceleration of a Propeller

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The discussion revolves around calculating the time it takes for an airplane propeller to turn through a specific angle, given its initial angular velocity. The subject area includes angular motion and rotational dynamics.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply angular motion equations to find the time required for the propeller to rotate through 40 degrees, converting units and solving for time. Some participants question the correctness of the calculations and the reasoning behind the perceived error.

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The discussion reflects a mix of attempts to verify the original poster's calculations and expressions of frustration regarding feedback from an external system. There is no explicit consensus on the correctness of the approach, but some participants affirm the calculations appear valid.

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The original poster indicates that feedback from masteringphysics suggested their answer was incorrect, which has led to confusion and frustration in the discussion.

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[SOLVED] angular acceleration of a Propeller

Homework Statement



An airplane propeller is rotating at 2000rev/min .

[tex]\omega[/tex]z = 209rad/s

How long in seconds does it take for the propeller to turn through 40degrees?

Homework Equations



[tex]\theta[/tex] = 1/2[tex]\omega[/tex]t

[tex]\omega[/tex]z = d[tex]\theta[/tex]/dt

The Attempt at a Solution



40degrees = (2[tex]\Pi[/tex]/360degrees) = .698rad

209rad/s = .698rad/t

209rad/s(t) = .698rad

t = .698rad/209rad/s

t = .0033s wrong

I'm sure I'm using the right equations, does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

any help is appreicated, I think I'm missing something obvious just not sure what it is.
 
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Looks OK to me. Why do you think it's wrong?
 
Doc Al said:
Looks OK to me. Why do you think it's wrong?

masteringphysics told me it was wrong
 
oh for the love of God, I entered .003 instead of .0033 and they counted it wrong, I hate masteringphysics, thanks for checking anyway Doc Al
 

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