Rotational/Tangential Motion Problem

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The problem involves a flywheel with a radius of 0.300 m and a constant angular acceleration of 0.600 rad/s². For part a, the tangential acceleration is calculated using the formula A_tan = alpha * r, while the radial acceleration remains constant. The resultant acceleration is determined using A_resultant = sqrt(A_tan² + A_rad²). After some confusion, the user successfully solved the problem and requested the deletion of their post. The discussion highlights the application of rotational motion equations in solving for accelerations at different points of the flywheel's motion.
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Homework Statement



A flywheel with a radius of 0.300 m starts from rest and accelerates with a constant angular acceleration of 0.600 rad/s^2.

a)Compute the magnitude of the tangential acceleration, the radial acceleration, and the resultant acceleration of a point on its rim at the start.
b)Compute the magnitude of the tangential acceleration, the radial acceleration, and the resultant acceleration of a point on its rim after it has turned through 60.0 degrees.

Homework Equations



A_tan=alpha*r
A_resultant=sqrt(A_tan^2+A_rad^2)

The Attempt at a Solution



For part a) I used A_tan=alpha*r to get A_tan and A_rad is always the same (given), and for the A_resultant I used A_resultant=sqrt(A_tan^2+A_rad^2)
I have a feeling that I'm not finding the A_tangential right.
 
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Oh nevermind, I'm sorry, admin you may delete this post, I figured it out.
 

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