Rotational kinematics of a turntable

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The discussion revolves around the rotational kinematics of an electric turntable, specifically focusing on its angular velocity, revolutions, tangential speed, and resultant acceleration over a specified time interval. Participants are exploring the relationships between angular velocity, angular acceleration, and linear motion in a rotational context.

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  • Participants attempt to compute angular velocity and revolutions using kinematic equations, raising questions about the proper application of these formulas and the correct values for initial conditions and time intervals. Some express confusion over the calculations and the variables used in their equations.

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There is ongoing clarification regarding the correct application of rotational kinematic equations. Some participants provide guidance on the necessary conversions and the correct substitution of values, while others express uncertainty about their calculations and seek further assistance.

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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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