Finding the number of revolutions for an car in an angular system

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The discussion revolves around calculating the angular acceleration and the number of revolutions made by a car engine during a specified time interval. The angular acceleration was correctly calculated as 10285.71429 rev/min² using the formula for angular acceleration. However, the user is uncertain about how to calculate the total revolutions made during the 14-second interval. They are considering whether they need to find tangential velocity or if they have sufficient information to proceed. The conversation highlights the need for clarity in applying kinematic equations to solve for total revolutions.
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Homework Statement



The angular speed of an automobile engine is increased at a constant rate from 1500 rev/min to 3900 rev/min in 14 s.
(A) What is its angular acceleration in revolutions per minute-squared?

(B) How many revolutions does the engine make during this 14 s interval?

Homework Equations


I found out (A) to be 10285.71429 rev/min^2, but I have no idea how to do (B). would have to find tangential velocity or do i have enough information already?

The Attempt at a Solution


for (A), i used the formula \alpha = \Delta\omega / time
so (3900rev/min - 1500rev/min)/14,
and this was 10285.71420rev/min^2
i just don't know how to start (B)..
 
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oh sorry, the alpha stands for angular acceleration
the delta of little omega stands for change in anuglar speed :]
 
whoops, change in angular* speed
 
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