Solving Turntable Coin Problem: Angular & Linear Accelerations

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The discussion revolves around solving a physics problem involving a coin on a turntable experiencing angular and linear accelerations. The coin, positioned 10.5 cm from the spindle, has a centripetal acceleration that is 1.39 times its tangential acceleration after 0.133 seconds of constant angular acceleration. Participants are encouraged to apply relevant equations of motion and translate linear motion concepts to rotational dynamics. The focus is on deriving the turntable's angular acceleration, the angle of rotation in the given time, and the coin's linear acceleration. Engaging with the problem is emphasized as a means to facilitate understanding and learning.
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A very small coin is at distance 10.5 cm from the spindle of a turntable. The turntable starts spinning from rest with constant angular acceleration. In 0.133 s the coin's centripetal acceleration is 1.39 times its tangential acceleration.
1)Find the turntable's angular acceleration.
2)Find the angle by which the turntable turns in 0.133 s.
3)Find the magnitude of the coin's linear acceleration in 0.133 s.

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Hello Nick, welcome to PF :smile: !

So far for the problem statement. Interesting.

Now for the rest of the template. The guidelines require an effort on your part to come to a solution. That also helps us to provide more useful assistance: you don't need the answer, you need the exercise !

Homework Equations

[/B] -- check here

The Attempt at a Solution

[/B]-- think what you would do with linear motion and try to translate to rotation
 
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