Rotational kinematics of a turntable

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The discussion focuses on solving rotational kinematics problems related to an electric turntable with a diameter of 0.710 m, an initial angular velocity of 0.230 rev/s, and an angular acceleration of 0.887 rev/s². Participants provide calculations for angular velocity after 0.192 seconds, the number of revolutions completed in that time, tangential speed at the blade's tip, and resultant acceleration. There are corrections and clarifications regarding the application of kinematic equations, particularly the need to use the correct initial angular velocity and time in calculations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of proper unit conversions and formula application to achieve accurate results.
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Homework Statement



An electric turntable 0.710 m in diameter is rotating about a fixed axis with an initial angular velocity of 0.230 rev/s. The angular acceleration is 0.887 rev/s^2.

A. Compute the angular velocity after a time of 0.192 s.

B. Through how many revolutions has the blade turned in this time interval?

C. What is the tangential speed of a point on the tip of the blade at time t = 0.192 s?

D. What is the magnitude of the resultant acceleration of a point on the tip of the blade at time t = 0.192 s?


Homework Equations



Any rotational kinematic.
Conversions to radians/revolutions




The Attempt at a Solution



A.) I took the angular velocity 0.230 and multiplied it by 2pi which equals 1.445 rad/s.

I then plugged it into a kinematic equation, 1.445+(0.887*0.230)^2 = 2.56 rad/s = .400 rad/s.

This is right.

B.) The I used the distance rotational kinematic equation, 1.445 * 0.230 +.5(0.887)(0.230)^2 = 0.3558 rad. = 0.57 rev.

This is wrong. Need help.

C) To to find the tangential speed, I did 0.710 m * 2.56 rad/s = 1.82.

This is wrong. Need help.

D) Need help.

Thanks.
 
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Crusaderking1 said:
An electric turntable 0.710 m in diameter is rotating about a fixed axis with an initial angular velocity of 0.230 rev/s. The angular acceleration is 0.887 rev/s^2.

A. Compute the angular velocity after a time of 0.192 s.

B. Through how many revolutions has the blade turned in this time interval?B.) The I used the distance rotational kinematic equation, 1.445 * 0.230 +.5(0.887)(0.230)^2 = 0.3558 rad. = 0.57 rev.

This is wrong. Need help.

On part (b), have you perhaps "plugged in" the initial angular velocity where the time interval 0.192 seconds belongs?

I think you have misled yourself because you have omitted a factor (and wrote another incorrectly) in the typing of your equation in part (A):
I then plugged it into a kinematic equation, 1.445+(0.887*0.230)^2 = 2.56 rad/s = .400 rad/s.

I believe that should be 1.445 + [(0.887*2*pi)^2] (0.192) = 2.56 rad/s . I agree with your result, but you didn't get it using what you've typed.
 
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Crusaderking1 said:

The Attempt at a Solution



A.) I took the angular velocity 0.230 and multiplied it by 2pi which equals 1.445 rad/s.

Conversion is correct.

Crusaderking1 said:
I then plugged it into a kinematic equation, 1.445+(0.887*0.230)^2 = 2.56 rad/s = .400 rad/s.

From what I gather, your formula is Ω = ω + (αω)2 ?

I am not following this line as that computation gives me 1.48 or so.
 
The angular velocity w = w0 + a*t where w0=0.23*2*Pi rad./s
also where 'a' = 0.887*2*Pi rad./s^2
At t=0.192, w(0.192) = 0.23*2*Pi + 0.887*2*Pi*0.192
=2.5 rad/s

On part B, I need to plug in time(0.192 s) where I plugged in initial angular velocity?

For, C, should i be using the radius of .355 m? Then multiply it by 2.56?
 
Crusaderking1 said:
On part B, I need to plug in time(0.192 s) where I plugged in initial angular velocity?

The formula is θ = ωt + ½αt2

You plugged in t as 1.445 and ω as 0.230, you need to plug in ω as 1.445 and t=0.192. Just makes sure α is in rad/s2

Crusaderking1 said:
For, C, should i be using the radius of .355 m? Then multiply it by 2.56?

Yes that would be correct since you know that v = rω
 
Ok, thank you guys for all the help! much appreciated.
 
For part D.

I received the acceleration of the radius by multiplying 0.887 rad/s^2 by 2pi.
=5.73 rad/s

I received the tangential acceleration by the change in speed of (2.56 rad/s)^2 multiplied by the radius of 0.355 m.
= 2.195 rad/s.

(5.57)^2+(2.19)^2 and the square root = 5.99 rad/s which is wrong.

The I tried (2.515)^2(.355) = 2.25 = radial acceleration
with (5.573)(0.355) = 1.98

The use Pythagorean theorem for 2.99 m/s^2

Is this right?
 
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