Angular Velocity of a centrifuge

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The discussion revolves around calculating the angular velocity, linear speed, tangential acceleration, and radial acceleration of an astronaut in a centrifuge with a radius of 10.5 m. The position function is given as Θ(t) = 0.13t^2, leading to an angular velocity function of ω(t) = 0.26t and a constant angular acceleration of α(t) = 0.26. At t = 5.0 seconds, the astronaut's angular velocity is determined to be 1.3 rad/s. The linear speed can be calculated using the relationship v = rω, resulting in a speed of 13.65 m/s. The discussion emphasizes the connection between angular and linear quantities through their respective acceleration and speed relationships.
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An astronaut is being tested in a centrifuge. The centrifuge has a radius of 10.5 m and, in starting, rotates according to Θ(theta) = 0.13t^2, where t in seconds gives Θ in radians. When t = 5.0 s, what are the astronaut's angular velocity?
What is the astronauts linear speed?
What is the astronauts tangential acceleration (magnitude only)?
What is the astronauts radial acceleration (magnitude only)?
 
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By deriving:

\theta(t) = .13t^2 <-- Position Function
\omega(t) = .26t <-- Velocity Function
\alpha(t) = .26 <-- Acceleration Function

Find the angular accelerations and speeds, then think of a relationship between the angular accel/speed and linear accel/speed using the given informaiton.
 
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