Rotational Motion: A=rω, Tangential/Centripetal Acceleration

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The discussion centers on the formula for rotational motion, specifically A = rω, where A represents acceleration, r is the radius of rotation, and ω is the angular velocity. It clarifies that tangential acceleration is defined as a = rα, with α being the angular acceleration calculated as α = dω/dt. The relationship between linear velocity and angular velocity is also established as v = rω.

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we have in rotational motion a=rω,where r and ω are the radius of rotation and angular velocity respectively.What is a (tangential acceleration or centripetal acceleration)
 
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anigeo said:
we have in rotational motion a=rω,where r and ω are the radius of rotation and angular velocity respectively.
Surely [itex]v=r\omega[/itex]?

The tangential acceleration would be [itex]a=r\alpha[/itex] where [itex]\alpha=\frac{d\omega}{dt}[/itex].
 

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