Calculate angular velocity and angular acceleration of a rotating mass

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The discussion focuses on calculating the angular velocity and angular acceleration of a 2kg mass rotating in a horizontal circle with a radius of 2 meters, completing one revolution in 4 seconds. The formula used is ω = v/r, where ω represents angular velocity. The correct angular velocity calculated is 1.57 radians per second, derived from the conversion of the revolution time into radians. This calculation is essential for understanding rotational dynamics in physics.

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I need to calculate the angular velocity of a 2kg mass rotating in a horizontal circle of 2m radius where 1 revolution takes 4 seconds



ω=v/r



My attempt was this : 4/360=.0111111×57.3=.636rs.
 
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shandarama said:
I need to calculate the angular velocity of a 2kg mass rotating in a horizontal circle of 2m radius where 1 revolution takes 4 seconds

ω=v/r

but you don't know the speed, v (it certainly isn't 4) :redface:

hint: angular velocity is radians per second :wink:
 
Yeah I'm on it. 1.57 radians per second. Thanks
 

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