Circular motion -- Find the angular velocity at t=3

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To find the angular velocity at t=3, the integration of angular acceleration, given as 2t, leads to an expression for angular velocity as t^2. However, the initial angular velocity must also be considered, which complicates the calculation. The discussion reveals confusion regarding the initial conditions, particularly whether the initial tangential velocity was -0.5 m/s. There is uncertainty about the provided answer of 5.43, suggesting a possible typo in the source material. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clarifying initial conditions and the direction of tangential acceleration.
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Consider a object going circular motion of radius 0.14m, angular acceleration is given by a(t) = 2t The tangential velocity at t=0 is 0.5m/s
Find angular velocity at t=3
Relevant Equations
tangential acc = r * angular acc
Hi everyone. Do correct me if I am thinking wrongly.
So to find angular velocity, won't I just have to integrate angular acc = 2t, which means angular velocity = t^2? Hence, won't the answer be 3^2=9?
The answer seems to be 5.43 :/
Thanks
 
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You have ignored the initial angular velocity. ω = ω0 + ∫a(t)dt.
That still doesn't give the given answer. Are you sure the initial tangential velocity wasn't -0.5 m/s? Either you or the book seems to have made a typo.
 
Figured out the intial angular velocity part.
Regarding the negative, will check back with my tutors. Find it weird too :/
 
jisbon said:
Figured out the intial angular velocity part.
Regarding the negative, will check back with my tutors. Find it weird too :/
Did you quote it word for word? Was there a diagram?
 
This part of the question was just added: Assume tangential acc is opposite to tangential velocity, hence the negative
 
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