Calculate Time to Complete 1 Revolution from 3.0 rads/s - Help Guide

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T = 1/f, where T is the period or time for one revolution and f is the frequency or number of revolutions/sec. Therefore, in this case, it would take approximately 2.10 seconds to complete one revolution. In summary, to calculate the time it takes to complete one revolution, you can use the formula T = 1/f, where T is the period and f is the frequency or number of revolutions/sec.
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If a wheel is turning at 3.0 rads/s, the time it takes to complete one revolution is about:

3.0 rads/s X 1 revolution/6.28 rads = .477 revolutions/s
I just need to get the number of seconds to complete one revolution. Please explain how to go about this just step wise. Thank you.


The rotational speed of the minute hand of a watch is:

w= anglular displacement/ time
w=2pi radian in a circle/ 3600 seconds in one rotation
The reason I put 3600 seconds in the denominator is because it takes that many seconds for the minute hand of a clock to make one full revolution

60minutes X 60second= 3600

Thanks for the help :smile:
 
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blackout85 said:
If a wheel is turning at 3.0 rads/s, the time it takes to complete one revolution is about:

3.0 rads/s X 1 revolution/6.28 rads = .477 revolutions/s
I just need to get the number of seconds to complete one revolution. Please explain how to go about this just step wise. Thank you.
Use: [itex]\omega = 2\pi f = 2\pi/T[/itex] where [itex]\omega[/itex] is the angular speed in radians/sec, f is the frequency or number of revolutions/sec and T is the time for one revolution.

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To calculate the time it takes to complete one revolution from a given rotational speed, we can use the formula:

Time = 2π / Angular Speed

In this case, the angular speed is 3.0 rads/s, so the time to complete one revolution would be:

Time = 2π / 3.0 rads/s = 0.477 seconds

To break this down step by step:

1. Start with the given rotational speed of 3.0 rads/s.

2. Use the formula Time = 2π / Angular Speed.

3. Plug in the given rotational speed of 3.0 rads/s.

4. Simplify the equation by dividing 2π by 3.0. This gives us a time of 0.477 seconds.

5. This means that it takes approximately 0.477 seconds for the wheel to complete one full revolution at a speed of 3.0 rads/s.

I hope this helps! Remember to always include units in your calculations to ensure accuracy.
 

1. How do I calculate the time to complete 1 revolution from 3.0 rads/s?

The time to complete 1 revolution can be calculated by dividing the total angle of rotation (2π radians) by the angular velocity (3.0 rads/s). This can be expressed in the formula: Time = 2π / Angular Velocity.

2. What is the unit of measurement for angular velocity?

The unit of measurement for angular velocity is radians per second (rads/s).

3. Can this formula be used for any value of angular velocity?

Yes, this formula can be used for any value of angular velocity as long as the units are consistent (radians per second).

4. Is there a way to convert the result to a different unit of time?

Yes, the result can be converted to a different unit of time by using conversion factors. For example, if the result is in seconds, it can be converted to minutes by dividing by 60. If the result is in seconds, it can also be converted to hours by dividing by 3600.

5. Can this formula be used for objects with non-uniform circular motion?

No, this formula is specifically for objects with uniform circular motion where the angular velocity remains constant. For objects with non-uniform circular motion, a different formula would need to be used that takes into account changes in angular velocity over time.

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