How to Calculate Vehicle Deceleration from Angular Acceleration?

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This discussion focuses on calculating vehicle deceleration from angular acceleration. The formula for angular acceleration is defined as dw/dt = (m1 - m2) / I, where dw/dt is in rad/s² and I represents moments of inertia. To convert angular acceleration to linear deceleration, it is essential to apply kinematic principles and consider the instantaneous center of rotation. Understanding these concepts allows for accurate calculations of vehicle deceleration in m/s².

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hi all,

just wanted some advice on calculating a rate of deceleration of a moving vehicle, if we work out the angular acceleration of the wheel.

so angular acceleration is dw/dt and is given as dw/dt=(m1-m2)/I

(i.e moments of force divided by moments of Inertia)

dw/dt is rad/s^2 and my deceleration needs to be m/s^2

some help is greatly appreciated,

jOn
 
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Some help :smile:

Look for Kinematics, and Instantaneous center of rotation.
 

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