Calculate the relative angular velocity

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The discussion focuses on calculating the angular velocity of point A relative to point B for a rod leaning against a wall. The key equation used is the angular velocity of A with respect to B, which involves the relative velocity of A in the perpendicular direction divided by the distance between A and B. A participant expresses confusion over the correct calculation of the relative velocity in the perpendicular direction, initially arriving at 20 m/s but later agreeing with a teacher's solution of 10 m/s. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding how both components of relative velocity contribute positively in angular motion. Clarifications were made regarding the direction of motion and the contributions to the relative velocity.
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Homework Statement


AB is a rod of length 10 m that is leaning against the wall. Given variables are shown in the diagram. Find angular velocity of A wrt B.
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I have a doubt in one step that I will highlight in "The attempt at a solution" part.

Homework Equations


angular velocity of A wrt B = relative velocity of A wrt B in perpendicular direction / Distance separating A and B

The Attempt at a Solution


Let velocity of B be 'v'.
I made components of velocities of A and B.
So, since the length of the rod remains the same, velocities along the rod should be same, i.e.,
10 root 3 Cos 60 = v Cos 30
I solved it and got v = 10 m/s

Since the velocity components that are perpendicular to line joining A and B are responsible for turning.

angular velocity of A wrt B = relative velocity of A wrt B in perpendicular direction / Distance separating A and B

Now here's my problem:
What is relative velocity of A wrt B in perpendicular direction?
I think it should be 10 root 3 Sin 60 - ( - 10 Sin 30) = 20 m/s
But our teacher did it like this : 10 root 3 Sin 60 - 10 Sin 30 = 10 m/s


And this same thing was done for two other questions. So is this just a mistake or is there some different concept when applying for relative velocity in case of angular motion?
 
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After some editing of previous posts, I agree with you. Both components of the relative velocity contribute positive terms in the direction perpendicular to the rod. Relative to point B, point A moves up and to the right.

Welcome to PF @Aamon.
 
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kuruman said:
After some editing of previous posts, I agree with you. Both components of the relative velocity contribute positive terms in the direction perpendicular to the rod. Relative to point B, point A moves up and to the right.

Welcome to PF @Aamon.

Thank you for responding and welcoming me! :)
 
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