Angular velocity for a turntable

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Homework Statement


A turntable that is initially at rest is set in motion with constant angular acceleration a. What is the angular velocity of the turntable after it has made one complete revolution?


Homework Equations


2(pi)rads=1 revolution
the 3 constant acceleration equations, i think the one you use is v2=vi2+2ad, d being distance traveled


The Attempt at a Solution


im not sure what to substitue the variables for, and I am not even sure if I am using the correct acceleration equation.
 
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captainsmith1 said:
… i think the one you use is v2=vi2+2ad …

Hi captainsmith1! :smile:

Yes, that's right, except you must use angles instead of distances.

From the PF Library on constant acceleration …
For an object moving in a circle, the same three equations may be used with angular acceleration velocity and displacement instead of ordinary (linear) acceleration velocity and displacement.​

EDIT: Doc Al beat me to it! :biggrin: