Finding angular acceleration from deceleration

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The discussion centers on calculating average angular acceleration during deceleration. The average angular acceleration is determined using the formula (change in angular speed)/(change in time). In this case, the angular speed decreases from 371 rad/s to 0 over a period of 39 seconds, resulting in an average angular acceleration of -9.51 rad/s², confirming that the value is negative due to deceleration.

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a-c are correct but I don't know how to find part d.

d)when turned off, it decelerates to a stop in 39s. What is its average angular acceleration during this time?

I treated this part as part c to just find angular acceleration like normal.
371.75 rad/s / 39s=9.51 rad/s^2.
should it be negative because it decelerates?
 

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Sneakatone said:
should it be negative because it decelerates?

Yep!

Angular acceleration is defined as (change in angular speed)/(change in time). The speed goes from 371 rad/s to 0, that gives you a negative number.
 
Oh wow. Thanks!
 

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