Curvilinear Motion with nonconstant acceleration

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The discussion revolves around solving a problem involving curvilinear motion with nonconstant acceleration. The user initially struggles with how to utilize the given accelerations and velocities for points A and B. They identify that knowing both tangential and normal accelerations is crucial for determining the gross acceleration of point A relative to point B. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between centripetal acceleration and angular velocity. Ultimately, the user successfully solves the problem, indicating a resolution to their initial confusion.
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Homework Statement


Please refer to both figures. One has a picture and the other is the actual problem. Ignore the pencil writing on the figure as it was for a separate problem.

Homework Equations


aB+aA/B=aA
vB+vA/B=vA
an=v2r

The Attempt at a Solution


I am actually really at a lost at the moment. know both the tangential and normal acceleration of point B. I also obviously know the velocity at point B. I'm not sure what to do with the acceleration that is given. If I could get a voltage from that then I feel like I could possibly solve this problem.
 

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You know the acceleration of B? Then as the problem gives you the relative acceleration A relative to B you at B's acceler to get A's gross acceleration. Knowing this and knowing the normal component must correspond to A's centripetal acceleration you can solve for the angular velocity. Likewise taking the tangential component that will give you the change in speed since it's acceleration in the direction of motion.
 
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jambaugh said:
You know the acceleration of B? Then as the problem gives you the relative acceleration A relative to B you at B's acceler to get A's gross acceleration. Knowing this and knowing the normal component must correspond to A's centripetal acceleration you can solve for the angular velocity. Likewise taking the tangential component that will give you the change in speed since it's acceleration in the direction of motion.
thank you. I solved it!
 
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