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Which of those represents "at rest"?Sneakatone said:
How to find angle from angular velocity?
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Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a spool of thread that rolls to a stop after being swiped by a cat. The problem includes calculating the initial angular velocity, total angle of rotation while slowing down, and angular acceleration. The subject area includes kinematics and rotational motion.
Discussion Character
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Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss the relationship between linear and angular motion, questioning how to calculate the total angle of rotation based on the distance traveled and the circumference of the spool. There are attempts to clarify the calculations for angular displacement and acceleration, as well as the time taken to come to rest.
Discussion Status
Participants are actively exploring various methods to approach the problem, with some providing calculations and others questioning the accuracy of those calculations. There is a focus on understanding the relationships between linear and angular quantities, but no consensus has been reached on the final approach or solution.
Contextual Notes
Participants are working under the constraints of a homework assignment, which may limit the information available for solving the problem. There is an emphasis on understanding the kinematic equations relevant to the scenario, particularly in the context of uniform acceleration and deceleration.