Rotational motion: Number of revolutions before a flywheel comes to rest

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The discussion centers on calculating the number of revolutions a flywheel makes before coming to rest, specifically addressing a calculation error. The user initially calculated 6.379 revolutions but later confirmed the correct value as 0.646 revolutions using an online calculator. The discrepancy arose from miscalculating the conversion from radians to revolutions, where 4.061 radians divided by 2π (approximately 6.28 radians) yields the correct result. The conversation emphasizes the importance of using reliable tools for accurate calculations.

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Homework Statement
Working out number of revolutions before flywheel comes to rest
Relevant Equations
Rotational equivalent of SUVAT equations
Hi there

I have been having a go at this question and I'm uncertain if my answer to part b) is valid?

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The problem is when I plug this into the calculator I get 6.379... revs however this doesn't make sense to me. 2*pi is roughly 6.28 radians so doing 4.061... rads / 6.28 rads = 0.647 revs

Thanks!
 
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I get 0.646 revs. Redo the calculation or use a spreadsheet for independent confirmation.
 
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kuruman said:
I get 0.646 revs. Redo the calculation or use a spreadsheet for independent confirmation.

Ok thanks. I just checked on an online calculator and get the same now as you. I suppose my calculator is just malfunctioning and acting really dodgy :rolleyes:
 

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