Calculating Angular acceleration of wheel

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To calculate the angular acceleration of a wheel starting from rest and reaching 545 revolutions per minute in one minute, the relevant formulas include angular acceleration as the change in angular velocity over time. The discussion highlights the need to convert revolutions per minute to radians per second for accurate calculations. Participants emphasize the importance of determining angular acceleration first before proceeding to angular displacement calculations. There is also a brief diversion into unrelated topics, such as lever classes in chemistry, but the primary focus remains on the physics problem. Understanding the correct units and formulas is crucial for solving the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


Calculate the angular acceleration in radians per second squared of a wheel that starts from rest and attains an angular velocity of 545 revolutions per minute in 1.00 minute. (a) What is the angular displacement in radians of the wheel during the first 0.500 min? (b) During the second 0.500min?


Homework Equations


d=T/I
v=d/t
Angular speed/time interval=angular acceleration


The Attempt at a Solution


v*t=d 545 * 1=545
(545)*(0.500min)

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What are the units for angular velocity?
 
TaxOnFear said:
What are the units for angular velocity?

...and how do you convert revolutions per minute to this unit?
 
DoTell said:
...and how do you convert revolutions per minute to this unit?

That's what I'm asking the OP to do. We can't do the work for him, but point him in the right direction.
 
Radians per second squared i think the answer should be in...can you tell me the right formulas to use because i am not sure if these are right or not.
 
Nearly, that's the units for angular acceleration. Angular velocity is Rad/s.

The problem asks you to find the angular acceleration first, so do that, and we'll go from there.
 
Ok, I have found that answer already...Can you tell me what type of lever (what class) is testtube that we use in chemistry? 1st, 2nd, or 3rd...I am thinking 1st
 
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