Calculating Flywheel Rotations in Angular Speed and Constant Acceleration

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The discussion revolves around calculating various parameters related to a flywheel's rotation, including angular speed, linear velocity at the rim, angular acceleration, and the total number of revolutions over a specified time period. The subject area includes concepts from rotational kinematics.

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  • Participants explore conversions between angular velocity and linear velocity, questioning the validity of their calculations and the relationships between different rotational quantities.
  • Some participants attempt to apply rotational kinematics equations, while others express confusion about the appropriate units and the meaning of angular acceleration.
  • There is a focus on understanding how to calculate the total number of revolutions over time, with attempts to clarify the use of formulas and unit conversions.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, raising questions about the correctness of their approaches and the relationships between angular quantities. Some have provided guidance on the use of formulas and the interpretation of units, while others are refining their calculations based on feedback.

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There appears to be confusion regarding the conversion of angular velocity to revolutions and the application of kinematic equations in the context of rotational motion. Participants are navigating these complexities while adhering to homework constraints.

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Homework Statement


[/B] A flywheel with a D=1.2m is rotating at an angular speed of 200 rev/min
(a) Whats the angular speed in rad/s ?
(b)Whats v=? in the point on the rim ?
(c)What const. ∝ ( in rev/min^2) will increase its angular speed to 1000 rev/min in 60 sec ?
(d)How many revolutions does the wheel make during that 60 sec ?

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[/B] I found a,b,c correctly (for long tries ) but I stucked at d.

I guess I ll use here ##Δθ=wt-1/2∝t^2##

(a) w=20.9 rad/s
(b)v=12.5
(c)=800 rev/min^2

Now for d,

lets to write all equaiton in rev/min form so
20.9rad/sec=20.9.2π.60=7879 rev/min
I don't know what will be the left part cause Δθ in units its normally just rev I guess so
θ-200rev/min=7879rev/min.1min+1/2 (800rev/min^2).(1 min)^2
Here I get a huge number...

Thank you
 
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Arman777 said:
20.9rad/sec=20.9.2π.60=7879 rev/min
You established before that 200 rev/min corresponds to 20.9 rad/s (which is correct). How can it correspond to a larger number of revolutions per minute now?
Arman777 said:
θ-200rev/min
You cannot subtract an angle and an angular velocity. That's like adding 3 meters to 1 minute: It does not make sense.

You can use the formula you posted, but it is probably easier to find the average angular velocity (in rev/min) and to use that.
 
mfb said:
You cannot subtract an angle and an angular velocity. That's like adding 3 meters to 1 minute: It does not make sense.

ohh I see...so I can convert 200rev/min to rev which its just 200 or ..I don't know ?
 
You cannot "convert an angular velocity to revolutions" in the same way you cannot convert apples to minutes. There is no need for such a conversion. Your formula multiplies the angular velocity by a time. The product of those two is a number of revolutions or an angle, depending on which units you use.
 
ok then how can I found inital rev ? If other parts are correct ?
 
mfb said:
Your formula multiplies the angular velocity by a time. The product of those two is a number of revolutions or an angle, depending on which units you use.
oh I see...
 
Here my new try
Δθ=20.9 rad/s.60s-1/2.(0.035 rad/sec^2).(60sec)^2
Δθ=1317rad
 
Your angular acceleration seems to be too low.
 
mfb said:
Your angular acceleration seems to be too low.

yeah,sorry it would be 1.40 rad/sec ?
 
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I found yeyyyyy
 
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