Relative Velocity of Points on Rotating Disc

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The discussion revolves around the relative velocity of points on a rotating disc, specifically those aligned with the center of mass. A point at distance r from the center has a tangential velocity of magnitude ωr, and the relative velocity between two points on the disc is not zero, contrary to some initial beliefs. The velocity of one point from another's frame depends on their respective distances from the center, with the relative velocity being non-zero in any inertial frame. Additionally, the discussion touches on the effects of centrifugal force and how weight can vary based on proximity to the equator. Overall, the key takeaway is that relative velocity between points on a rotating disc is influenced by their positions and the frame of reference.
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consider a disc which is rotating about an axis passing through it;s centre of mass now consider a points on the disc other than the centre of mass which are in line with the centre of mass
what is their relative velocity and what is the velocity of one point from other's frame
 
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I'm not sure what you are asking. A point a distance r from the center of the disk will have a tangential velocity of magnitude \omega r with respect to the axis.

You want the relative velocity of what with respect to what?
 
I don't know the real scientific answer to this. My own system of logic says that there is zero relative velocity, and each appears stationary to the other.
My reasoning is that two places (say, New York and Los Angeles) are whipping around in a similar manner, but the roads between them don't have to be flexible.
 
yes i got that now after thinking really too much wavering...
if i am not wron the velocity depends on the frame of my refrence if the is rotating with the particle then speed of other point is 0 if it isn't rotating and is parallel to the c.m frame it is \vec{\omega} (\vec{b}-\vec{a})

if i am wrong please do correct me

@doc al i want the relative velocity between two points n line with the cente of rotation
 
Ah... I think I understand the question. Imagine two points a & b in a straight line along a radius. Point a is at a distance r_a from the center and point b is at a distance r_b > r_a from the center. Find their relative velocity. Is that the question?

If so, use what I mentioned in the first post to figure their relative velocity. (It's not zero!)
 
is the relative veolcity sam as the velocity of this point as seen from the others frame
 
pardesi said:
consider a disc which is rotating about an axis passing through it;s centre of mass now consider a points on the disc other than the centre of mass which are in line with the centre of mass
what is their relative velocity and what is the velocity of one point from other's frame
This is avery fantastic question.Relative velocity should be zero,because displacement of one point with respect to other at any time is zero.
 
I believe pardesi's second post gets it right: it is non-zero in any inertial frame.
 
masudr said:
I believe pardesi's second post gets it right: it is non-zero in any inertial frame.
Anyhow both the points are non-inertial-because of change in direction(acceleration)
 
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My reasoning is that two places (say, New York and Los Angeles) are whipping around in a similar manner, but the roads between them don't have to be flexible.
However, a person will weigh less in Los Angeles than New York, because LA is closer to the equator, and the linear velocity is higher. The centripal force, V^2/R is higher the closer you get to the equator, and zero at the poles. (This would be true if the Earth were truly spherical).
 
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