Solve Rotational Dynamics Homework: Flywheel Stopping in 3 Minutes

[Lyphta]

Homework Statement

A wheel initially rotates counterclockwise about a fixed axis, with an initial angular speed of 1.2 radians per second. If it accelerates uniformly to 2.0 radians per second clockwise during a 5 second interval, what is the magnitude of its displacement during this interval?

Homework Equations

\omegaf^{2} - \omegai^{2} = 2\theta\alpha

The Attempt at a Solution

\omegai = 1.2 rad/sec
\omegaf = 2 rad/sec
t= 5 sec
\theta = ?

2^2 - 1.2^2 = 2 \theta ... But I found out I can't use that equation, that's where I've been stumped at...

Homework Statement

A flywheel initially spinning at 1800 rpm is brought to rest in 3 minutes. How many revolutions does the flywheel make in coming to rest?

Homework Equations

\omegaf^{2} - \omegai^{2} = 2\theta\alpha

The Attempt at a Solution

\omegai = 1800 rpm
\theta = ?
\omegai = 0
\alpha = -3769.9 rad/min^2
t= 3 minutes.

0 - [(1800)(2\pi) = 2(-3769.9)(\theta
but i don't end up with 2700 rev...

 

[Shooting Star]

Homework Equations

\omegaf^{2} - \omegai^{2} = 2\theta\alpha

Do you know any other eqn apart form this? There are three major eqns for uniform acccn, whehter linear or angular. Find alpha from one of those, and then find theta.

The Attempt at a Solution

\omegai = 1.2 rad/sec
\omegaf = 2 rad/sec

omega_f = - 2 rad/s.

Same for the other problem.