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Yes, except it is /|RD|, not /sqrt(|RD|).
Measuring parallel velocity in rotating frame.
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Homework Help Overview
The problem involves a police officer on a rotating circular platform and a bird flying away from the center of the platform. The officer's velocity is influenced by the platform's rotation, and the task is to determine the bird's velocity as perceived by the officer using a laser velocity-meter.
Discussion Character
- Mixed
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss the officer's velocity in relation to the rotating frame and question the compatibility of their formulas with the initial conditions. There are attempts to reconcile the bird's motion in both the lab and rotating frames, and some participants explore the projection of relative velocities.
Discussion Status
There is ongoing exploration of the relationships between the velocities of the officer and the bird, with participants offering various perspectives on how to approach the problem. Some guidance has been provided regarding the use of vector projections and the importance of defining the "beam" in the context of the officer's measurements.
Contextual Notes
Participants note the constraints of the problem, including the need to consider the rotating frame and the implications of the officer's position and velocity at specific times. There is an emphasis on ensuring that the calculations align with the physical setup described in the problem statement.