How Long Does It Take for a Flywheel to Reach 125 Rev/Min from Rest?

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A flywheel with a diameter of 1.2 m accelerates uniformly from rest, completing 68 revolutions to reach a speed of 125 rev/min. The correct time to reach this speed is calculated to be 65.29 seconds. The initial angular velocity (ω1) is 0, and the final angular velocity (ω2) is converted to 2.083 r/s. The discussion highlights the importance of using the correct units and equations of motion for rotational dynamics. The issue was resolved by ensuring that angular velocity was expressed in radians per second.
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A flywheel 1.2 m in diameter is uniformly accelerated from rest and revolves completely 68 times in reaching a speed of 125 rev/min. Find the time taken to reach this speed

i have been given the correct answer as 65.29 seconds

Wht i have up to now

ω1 = 0
ω2 = 125 r/min = 125/60 = 2.083 r/s
theta = 68*2∏ = 427.26 rads
t = ?

I have tried to use theta = ((ω1+ω2)*t)/2 rearranged to get t = 2theta/ω1+ω2 however my answer doesn't come close

Any suggestions would be appreciated
 
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you need the equation of motion for rotation. the flywheel is undergoing uniform acceleration; you need to take that into consideration.
 
MMCS said:
ω1 = 0
ω2 = 125 r/min = 125/60 = 2.083 r/s
Make sure ω is in rads/sec.
 
That sorted it, silly mistake, Thanks Doc Al
 
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