Help with a angular velocity question

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A beginner in physics seeks help with a discus thrower problem involving angular velocity and acceleration, expressing frustration over a lack of equations provided by their teacher. Key points include calculating the time to reach a specific angular speed, the number of revolutions, and determining linear speed and acceleration. The discussion highlights the use of fundamental equations relating angular and linear motion, such as angular velocity being the linear velocity divided by the radius. Participants offer equations and guidance on how to apply them to solve the problem. The thread concludes with expressions of gratitude for assistance and encouragement for upcoming finals.
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hi i am a beginner at physics. my teacher just gave me this problem for a make up work but he did not give me any equations on solving this problem due to some misunderstanding he got mad at me. so here i am stuck... please help!


A discus thrower (arm length 1.2 m) starts from rest and begins to rotate
counterclockwise with a constant angular acceleration of size 2.7 rad/s2.
a. How long does it take for the discus thrower's angular speed to reach 5.7
rad/s?
b. How many revolutions does it take for the discus thrower's angular speed to
reach 5.7 rad/s?
c. What is the linear speed of the discus at 5.7 rad/s?
d. What is the linear acceleration of the discus at this point?
e.What is the size of the discus's centripetal acceleration?
f. What is the size of the discus's total acceleration?



i searched all over the internet and i still can't find any equations that applys to my questions here is the only question i found.. i don't even know how to use this equation on solving those problems..

O=O(initial)+ W(intial)T + 1/2 XT(square)

please begging on my knees for some help on solving this problem!

any helps would be appreciated!
 
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here the arm length becomes the radius of rotation..

initial angular velocity=0
alpha[accln]=2.7 rad/s^2
final angular velocity=5.7rad/s
>>5.7=0+2.7 *t

calculate t...

for next part=1 revolution=2 pi rad..

for next part..
linear velocity= angular velocity*radius

for next part..
linear acceleration=linear velocity/time

for next part..
centripetal accln=linear velocity^2/radius

total accln=[centripetal accleration^2+tangential accln^]^1/2

tangential accln=linear accln=v/t
 
are you now able to solve it?
 
well is there also a equation for linear velocity and angular velocity?

because i need to show work i am trying to write out the equation in letters from the helps you provided.

thank you very much!
 
i need a little more help how do i get the linear velocity and angular velocity is?
 
I'm having trouble on a similar problem, involving tangetial acceleration and radial acceleration; which I guess equates to linear and angular. Sorry I can't help you.

Btw, what is the name of your textbook?
 
it is call the physics of everyday phenomena ... it is basically uselesss it doesn't give the equation at all... only explains stuff
 
Hmmm, my textbook doesn't have anything about "angular velocity." But I think linear velocity is just the normal velocity equation of v = x/t. Don't take my word for it though. I'm horrible at physics.
 
yeah i am very horrible at physics but i waited for 1 hour infront of my couselor's officer and she won't even let me drop one class >_<. i still got finals tomorrow ! i guess.. i will go now... hope you can somehow solve your problems too GO angels...

really appreciate your help physixguru! you are my live saver!
 
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Wow finals. Best of luck to you!
 
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angular velocity= linear velocity/ radius

angular velocity=angular acceleration*time

linear velocity=angular velocity* radius of rotation

linear velocity=linear acceleration*time
 
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