At what rate is the flywheel spinning when the power comes back on?

In summary, the problem involves a high-speed flywheel spinning at 500 rpm with a mass of 36.0 and diameter of 75.0. After a power failure of 34.0 seconds, the flywheel slows due to friction and makes 180 complete revolutions. Using the constant angular acceleration equations, it can be determined that the flywheel was spinning at an average speed of 317.65 rpm during the off period and would have taken 12.6 seconds to come to a complete stop if the power had not come back on. The wheel would have made 14.2 revolutions during this time.
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A high-speed flywheel in a motor is spinning at 500 when a power failure suddenly occurs. The flywheel has mass 36.0 and diameter 75.0 . The power is off for 34.0 and during this time the flywheel slows due to friction in its axle bearings. During the time the power is off, the flywheel makes 180 complete revolutions.

a)At what rate is the flywheel spinning when the power comes back on?

b)How long after the beginning of the power failure would it have taken the flywheel to stop if the power had not come back on?

c)How many revolutions would the wheel have made during this time?

my work
avg speed = distance / time the time is 34 sec * ( 1 min / 60 sec ) = 0.566667 min

and avg speed = 180 rev / 0.56667 min = 317.65 rpm

the average speed is the average of the initial and final, so the final and initial together must equal 2 * 317.65 = 635.3 rpm

Since initial is 500, the final must be 135.3 rpm

The flywheel slowed from 500 to 135.3 rpm in 34 sec or:

(500 - 135.3) / 34 = 10.73 rpm every sec

: 135.3 ( 1 sec / 10.73 rpm) = 12.6 seconds to bring the wheel to rest.

the avg speed would be (1/2) ( 135.3 + 0 ) = 67.65 rpm

so the wheel would go 67.65 rpm * 12.6 sec ( 1 min / 60 sec) = 14.2 revoluti
 
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im getting the wrong answers
 
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This problem should rather be attempted with the constant angular acceleration equations

http://www.saburchill.com/physics/chapters/0023.html"

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html"

http://electron9.phys.utk.edu/phys135d/modules/m8/rotation.htm"

Hint: Use the data from the off period to calculate the angular deceleration of the flywheel.
 
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1. What is a flywheel and how does it work?

A flywheel is a mechanical device that stores rotational energy. It consists of a rotating disc or wheel attached to an axle, and is used to maintain a constant speed of rotation in a machine. When energy is added to the flywheel, it increases its rotational speed, and when energy is removed, it slows down.

2. How does the power coming back on affect the flywheel?

When the power comes back on, it provides energy to the flywheel, causing it to increase its rotational speed. This is because the flywheel is designed to store and release energy, and the sudden influx of power allows it to do so.

3. What determines the rate at which the flywheel is spinning?

The rate at which the flywheel is spinning is determined by the amount of energy that is being added to or removed from it. The more energy that is added, the faster the flywheel will spin, and vice versa. Other factors that can affect the rate of the flywheel's rotation include its size, weight, and friction.

4. How is the rate of the flywheel's rotation measured?

The rate of the flywheel's rotation is typically measured in revolutions per minute (RPM) or radians per second (rad/s). This can be done using a tachometer, which is a device that measures the rotational speed of a mechanical component.

5. Why is it important to know the rate at which the flywheel is spinning?

Knowing the rate at which the flywheel is spinning is important because it can impact the overall functioning and performance of a machine. For example, if the flywheel is spinning too fast, it may cause the machine to overheat or malfunction. Additionally, understanding the rate of the flywheel's rotation can help engineers and designers optimize its use and improve the efficiency of their machines.

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