How to convert m/s to radians?

In summary, the conversation discusses a question about finding the angular velocity of a particle moving in a circle with given linear speed and radius. The participant has attempted to solve the question multiple times but has been unsuccessful. Further questions are asked about the concept of radians and angular velocity.
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the question is a particle move in a circle of radius 20cm with a linear speed of 10 m\s find angular angular velocity ! i have tried it many time's but it didn't worked

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shania said:
the question is a particle move in a circle of radius 20cm with a linear speed of 10 m\s find angular angular velocity ! i have tried it many time's but it didn't worked
How long will it take to complete a circle? How many radians in a full circle?
 
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What is your understanding of the definition of a radian? If you have an arc of a circle of length s, and the radius of the circle is r, what is the angle in radians that is subtended by the arc?

Chet
 
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I don't understand you're question, Shania, m/s is a unit for velocity, but radians is a unit for angle measurement.
What is you're interpretation of angular velocity?
 

1. What is the formula for converting m/s to radians?

The formula for converting m/s to radians is: angular velocity (in radians per second) = linear velocity (in meters per second) / radius (in meters)

2. Can you provide an example of converting m/s to radians?

Yes, for example, if an object is moving at a linear velocity of 5 m/s and the radius of its circular path is 2 meters, the angular velocity would be 2.5 radians per second.

3. Is there a specific unit for radians?

Yes, radians are a unit of measurement for angles. They are a dimensionless quantity, meaning they do not have any units attached to them.

4. Can you convert from radians to another unit of measurement?

No, radians cannot be converted to other units of measurement because they are a dimensionless quantity. However, they can be used to calculate other units such as degrees or revolutions.

5. Why is it important to convert m/s to radians?

Converting m/s to radians is important because it allows us to compare linear velocity to angular velocity. This is especially useful in physics and engineering where we often deal with rotational motion. It also helps us understand the relationship between linear and angular velocity in circular motion.

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