Solve Angular Velocity & Acceleration - Dimensional Analysis

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The discussion revolves around the concepts of angular velocity and angular acceleration, specifically in the context of a problem involving a drum. The original poster presents calculations for linear and angular velocities, as well as angular acceleration, but expresses confusion regarding the overall question and the approach to take.

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  • The original poster attempts to calculate angular velocity and acceleration but is uncertain about the problem's requirements and how to proceed. Some participants question the clarity of the problem statement and suggest that the poster consider the implications of varying time intervals on the results.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing guidance on the need to clarify the initial parts of the problem before tackling the more complex aspects. There is recognition of the need for the original poster to articulate their understanding and assumptions more clearly.

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Participants note the importance of addressing all parts of the problem correctly and the potential impact of different time intervals on the calculations. There is an emphasis on the original poster's need to engage more deeply with the problem's requirements.

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Hi guys,

Please see attached image - it's the part highlighted yellow that I'm stuck on.

Here is what I got for linear velocity and angular velocity. (requested by mod)

Thanks!
c) Angular to velocity
Dia=0.8m .. rad=0.4m
v (linear velocity) = r (radius of circle) * omega (angular velocity)
lets rearrange
linear velo (2.214 m/s = 0.4m* angular)
2.214 / 0.4

=5.535 rad/sec

d) Angular acceleration of the drum
initial angular velo = 0
final angular veloc=5.535
time=0.225756
formula=
angular acceleration = initial angular velo. (0) - final angular acc. (5.535) / t (0.225756)

angular acceleration=24.52 rad/s^2
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PF rules require you to provide your own efforts. What are your thoughts on the part of the problem you are asking about?
 
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Sorry I didn't realise that.

I pretty much don't understand the question and where to go with it
 
In addition to what @Orodruin has said, can I add this?

Before you get onto the 'hard' part of the question, you will need to deal with the ‘easy’ parts, a) – f), correctly.

Ask yourself: “If A (the time taken) is very large, would I expect different answers compared to A being very small?”.

E.g. imagine A = 3600s and then imagine again with A = 1s).
 
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