Relative rotational motion on a disc

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Determining acceleration in relative rotational motion requires clarity on the reference point, which is not provided in the problem. The user struggles with plugging in values into the acceleration formula, particularly for terms like angular velocity and relative velocity. There is confusion regarding the correct interpretation of the equations, especially with scalar versus vector quantities. Additionally, the need for context and variable definitions is emphasized for meaningful equation application. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement
##A## oscillates along the central position ##O## with amplitude ##5 cm## at a frecuency ##2 hz## such that its displacement measured in ##cm## in function of time is governed by ##x=5sin(4 \pi t)##, where ##t## is measured in seconds. An angular acceleration around ##O## is applied to the disc with an amplitude ##20 rad## at a frequency ##4 hz## such that ##\theta =0.20sin(8 \pi t)##. Determine the acceleration of A for ##x=0 cm## and ##x= 5 cm##.
Relevant Equations
##\vec a=\vec a_B + \vec{\dot \omega} X \vec r + \vec \omega X \vec \omega X \vec r + 2. \vec \omega . \vec v_{rel} + \vec a_{rel}##
The first doubt that comes to my mind is "I have to determine the acceleration with respect to what?", because the problem doesn't tell. Then, I have some problems when having to plug the data in the formula of acceleration. ##\vec a_B=0## because the origin isn't accelerated, ##\vec{\dot \omega} X \vec r## would be ##x=5sin(4 \pi .5)## (in the second case), and then what numbers should I plug in ##\vec \omega X \vec \omega X \vec r##, ##2. \vec \omega . \vec v_{rel}## and ##\vec a_{rel}##?
I don't understand relative rotational motion very well. I mean, I just have to plug the data in the formula, but I don't know what's the data that I have.
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Homework Statement: ##A## oscillates along the central position ##O## with amplitude ##5 cm## at a frecuency ##2 hz## such that its displacement measured in ##cm## in function of time is governed by ##x=5sin(4 \pi t)##, where ##t## is measured in seconds. An angular acceleration around ##O## is applied to the disc with an amplitude ##20 rad## at a frequency ##4 hz## such that ##\theta =0.20sin(8 \pi t)##. Determine the acceleration of A for ##x=0 cm## and ##x= 5 cm##.
Homework Equations: ##\vec a=\vec a_B + \vec{\dot \omega} X \vec r + \vec \omega X \vec \omega X \vec r + 2. \vec \omega . \vec v_{rel} + \vec a_{rel}##

The first doubt that comes to my mind is "I have to determine the acceleration with respect to what?", because the problem doesn't tell. Then, I have some problems when having to plug the data in the formula of acceleration. ##\vec a_B=0## because the origin isn't accelerated, ##\vec{\dot \omega} X \vec r## would be ##x=5sin(4 \pi .5)## (in the second case), and then what numbers should I plug in ##\vec \omega X \vec \omega X \vec r##, ##2. \vec \omega . \vec v_{rel}## and ##\vec a_{rel}##?
I don't understand relative rotational motion very well. I mean, I just have to plug the data in the formula, but I don't know what's the data that I have.View attachment 249344
There's something wrong with your equation. ##2. \vec \omega . \vec v_{rel}## would be a scalar.
For the cross products, use \times; and the triple cross product needs parentheses.

No equation is meaningful without a statement of the context and definitions of the variables. Please state these for your relevant equation.
 
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