Centripetal Acceleration circular disk

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves a circular disk with a specified radius and angular acceleration, prompting questions about tangential and centripetal acceleration. The context is centered around rotational motion and the relevant equations for acceleration in circular motion.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to calculate tangential acceleration using the formula provided but expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their approach. Participants inquire about the formula for centripetal acceleration, with some indicating confusion over the variables involved.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively discussing the formulas related to centripetal acceleration, with some offering potential equations while others express doubt about their validity. There is a focus on clarifying the definitions of variables and the relationships between them.

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There is mention of confusion regarding the terminology and equations, indicating that some participants may be struggling with foundational concepts in rotational dynamics. The original poster has expressed a lack of understanding of the material, which may affect the discussion's progression.

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Homework Statement


A circular disk of radius 30 cm is rotating with an angular acceleration of 1 radian/ s2. What is the tangential acceleration of a point on the rim of the disk? What is its centripetal acceleration if the angular speed is 3 rev / s?


Homework Equations


tangential acceleration = angular acceleration * radius



The Attempt at a Solution


tangential acceleration = 1 * 30 = 30 cm/sec^2

I'm not even sure I got that part right, my online reading just throws a bunch of random variables at me, and I have no idea what they're referring to. If someone could just explain the equation to me to figure out the Centripetal Acceleration, that would be great. I'm not asking you to do it, I just want to know how. I already failed at this question.
 
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What formula did you use for centripetal acceleration?
 
rock.freak667 said:
What formula did you use for centripetal acceleration?

That's one of my problems, I have no idea what the formula is to use.
 
ac = v^2/r

So
Centripetal Acceleration = 3^2/30?
0.3 rev/s

I don't even think this is the right equation
 
Simple Echo said:
ac = v^2/r

So
Centripetal Acceleration = 3^2/30?
0.3 rev/s

I don't even think this is the right equation

a_c=\frac{v^2}{r}

but remember that v=rw so substitute that to get another form of centripetal acceleration.
 
Velocity = Radius * W
What is the variable w?
 
Simple Echo said:
Velocity = Radius * W
What is the variable w?

angular velocity
 

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