Angular and Linear Speed of a Point

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between angular and linear speed, specifically addressing calculations involving angles, arc lengths, and their respective units. Participants explore the mathematical expressions related to these concepts.

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  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the calculation of an angle in radians, suggesting it should be $\frac{2\pi}{3}$ based on the given parameters.
  • Another participant confirms the angle calculation and emphasizes the importance of including units for dimensional correctness.
  • A participant proposes a formula for calculating arc length, $\text{s}=\theta\text{ r}$, and provides a specific example leading to an arc length of $40\pi$ cm.
  • There is a repetition of the arc length calculation and a mention of a linear speed of $\frac{5\pi \text{ cm}}{s}$, with a confirmation of correctness from another participant.

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Participants generally agree on the calculations presented, but there is no explicit consensus on the broader implications or applications of these results.

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Some assumptions regarding the definitions of angular and linear speed may not be explicitly stated, and the discussion does not resolve any potential ambiguities in the application of the formulas.

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my ? on (i) is since it is asking for an angle and not a arc length
then the angle generated would be just

$$\displaystyle 8\frac{\pi}{12}=\frac{2\pi}{3}$$

or not?
 
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Yes, that's right, although you might want to get in the habit of carrying the units as a means of making sure your result is dimensionally correct:

$$\theta=\omega t=\frac{\pi}{12}\frac{\text{rad}}{\text{s}} \cdot8\text{s}=\frac{2\pi}{3}\text{ rad}$$
 
so (ii) would be just $\text {s}=\theta\text{ r}$

$\displaystyle\frac{2\pi}{3}\text{rad}\cdot60\text { cm}=40\ \pi\text { cm}$

and (iii) would be

$\displaystyle \frac{5\pi\text { cm}}{s}$
 
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karush said:
so (ii) would be just $\text {s}=\theta\text{ r}$

$\displaystyle\frac{2\pi}{3}\text{rad}\cdot60\text { cm}=40\ \pi\text { cm}$

and (iii) would be

$\displaystyle \frac{5\pi\text { cm}}{s}$

Yes, those are correct.(Sun)
 

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