Angular velocity of an airplane propeller

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The angular velocity of an airplane propeller rotating at 1900 revolutions per minute (rev/min) is calculated using the conversion factor of 1 rev/min equaling 2π/60 radians per second. The correct calculation yields an angular velocity of 3800π/60 rad/s, which simplifies to approximately 199.1 rad/s. It is essential to compute the actual numerical value for practical applications.

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Homework Statement


An airplane propeller is rotating at 1900 rev/min. Compute the propellers angular velocity.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I know 1rev/min= 2pi/60 rad/s so i multiplies 2pi by 1900 and got my answer to be 3800pi/60 rad/s but idk if that's correct? someone please check.
 
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yes, it is right.
Just maybe don't leave it as 3800pi/60, but compute the actual value.
(But I'm sure you were going to do it anyway)
 

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