How is the Angular Frequency of a Sine Wave Calculated?

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The angular frequency of a sine wave is calculated using the formula ω = 2πf = 2π/T. In this discussion, the correct period T is identified as 0.004 seconds, leading to a frequency of 250 Hz. Consequently, the angular frequency is determined to be 1571 rad/s, as 1571 = 500π. Misprints in the problem statement regarding current values were also noted, emphasizing the importance of accurate data in calculations.

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Homework Statement



Please see the attached picture. I need help finding the angular frequency. The answer is 1571 but I don't know how they arrived at the solution. From the picture it looks like the period is 2pi but this would give an angular freq. of 1.


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w=2pi(f)=2pi/T


The Attempt at a Solution


see above
 

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hi randomuser241! welcome to pf! :smile:

(have a pi: π :wink:)
randomuser241 said:
I need help finding the angular frequency. The answer is 1571 but I don't know how they arrived at the solution. From the picture it looks like the period is 2pi but this would give an angular freq. of 1.

well, 1571 = 500 π :rolleyes:

i think that 8mA at the bottom must be a misprint for 8 ms (or is it 4 ms?) :smile:
 
4 mS I think. Sloppy misprint.

To get the frequency (in Hz) you can work out F = 1 / T where T = period = 0.004 seconds.

Then, one complete cycle of a sinewave is 2 * PI radians or 6.28318 radians.

So, you can work out how many radians occur per second at this frequency.
 

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