Motion in Cylindrical Coordinates

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The discussion focuses on the calculation of the second component of acceleration in cylindrical coordinates, specifically the term ##a_{\theta}##. Participants identified a common mistake where calculations were performed in degree mode instead of radian mode, leading to incorrect results. The correct answer for the problem discussed is 12.66 N. Additionally, the importance of using LaTeX for clarity in mathematical expressions was emphasized, with suggestions for future problem postings in separate threads.

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7:03 what is second component of a(theta)? this -> 2 * r' * (theta)'
I understand everything except that.
 
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See expression for ##a_{\theta}## at time 1:27 in the video.

See equation (4) here.
 
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TSny said:
See expression for ##a_{\theta}## at time 1:27 in the video.

See equation (4) here.
There is no explanation at 1:27, but link is good.
Thanks !
 
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Can someone find mistake?
Correct answer is 12,66N.I am learning LaTeX !
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In the future, a new problem should be posted in a new thread.

I believe the only mistake you made in your solution for the new problem is that your calculator was in degree mode while your angles are expressed in radians.
 
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I posted it on new thread. Someone merged it.

I will try that.
 
TSny said:
In the future, a new problem should be posted in a new thread.

I believe the only mistake you made in your solution for the new problem is that your calculator was in degree mode while your angles are expressed in radians.
I get correct answer now.
Thanks !
 
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TSny said:
In the future, a new problem should be posted in a new thread.
That would be my fault. I didn't click into the link for his 2nd thread start, thinking it was the same as the original one (which I had locked in a different forum).
 
Vladimir_Kitanov said:
I am learning LaTeX !
Thank you for doing that. It makes it so much easier to read and reply to your calculations when they are in LaTeX. Looking forward to seeing your next thread! :wink:
 
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berkeman said:
That would be my fault. I didn't click into the link for his 2nd thread start, thinking it was the same as the original one (which I had locked in a different forum).
No problem. Thank you.
 
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