Chapter 9: Problem 17
A safety device brings the blade of a power mower from an initial angular speed of \(\omega_{1}\) to rest in 1.00 revolution. At the same constant acceleration, how many revolutions would it take the blade to come to rest from an initial angular speed \(\omega_{3}\) that was three times as great, \(\omega_{3}=3 \omega_{1} ?\)
Short Answer
Step by step solution
Understand the Problem
Define Known Variables
Use Kinematic Equation for Angular Motion
Apply Initial Condition Equation
Solve for New Condition
Solve for \( \theta_2 \)
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Key Concepts
These are the key concepts you need to understand to accurately answer the question.
Angular Acceleration
In practical terms, when you spin a merry-go-round or stop it, you are causing angular acceleration.
- Positive angular acceleration: when an object spins faster.
- Negative angular acceleration (or deceleration): when it slows down.
Kinematic Equations
- This equation helps relate the initial and final speeds to the angular displacement and acceleration.
- It’s particularly useful in scenarios involving constant acceleration.
Angular Displacement
In our exercise, one complete revolution was linked to bringing the mower blade to a halt from its initial speed. Here, \( \theta = 1.00 \) revolution. We wanted to find the angular displacement for a speed three times greater.
- Angular displacement calculates how far an object has rotated.
- It plays a crucial role in determining time in rotational problems.
Angular Speed
In our exercise, the initial angular speed is given as \( \omega_1 \), and we explore what happens when it triples to \( \omega_3 = 3\omega_1 \).
- Initial angular speed: Starting speed of an object (mower's blade in our case).
- Final angular speed: Speed at which an object ends, often zero when stopping.