Time-dependent angular acceleration problem

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The problem involves calculating the angular acceleration of a wheel with a time-dependent angular speed described by the equation dθ/dt=ω0*e^-σt. The initial angular speed is 3.96 rad/s, decreasing to 3.46 rad/s over 3.92 seconds. Attempts to differentiate the expression for angular speed to find angular acceleration have been unsuccessful due to the undefined variable σ. Other methods, including taking the natural logarithm and assuming constant acceleration, have also not yielded the correct results. Further guidance or alternative approaches are needed to solve for the angular acceleration after 2.44 seconds.
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Homework Statement



As a result of friction, the angular speed of a
wheel changes with time according to
dθ/dt=ω0*e^-σt ,
where ω0 and σ are constants. The angular
speed changes from an initial angular speed
of 3.96 rad/s to 3.46 rad/s in 3.92 s .
Determine the magnitude of the angular
acceleration after 2.44 s.
Answer in units of rad/s2



Homework Equations


dω/dt = \alpha


The Attempt at a Solution


I've tried differentiating the given expression for omega in an attempt to get the angular acceleration, but that didn't work because \sigma is undefined in the problem. I've also tried taking the ln of both sides, but that didn't work either. I tried solving for \sigma in terms of ω and ω0, but that didn't work. Finally, I tried just assuming that the acceleration is just constant from t0 to t, but that also wasn't the right answer. So, I have no idea what to try next...
 
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