An engine flywheel initially rotates counterclockwise at 5.85 rotations/s. Then, during 21.3 s, its rotation rate changes to 3.31 rotations/s clockwise. Find the flywheel's average angular acceleration (including its sign) in radians per second squared. Define counterclockwise rotation as positive.

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Answer:

- 2.7 rad/s^2

Explanation:

f0 =  + 5.85 rotations per second (counter clockwise)

t = 21.3 s

f =  - 3.31 rotations per second (clockwise)

w0 = 2 x 3.14 x 5.85 = + 36.738 rad/s

w = - 2 x 3.14 x 3.31 = - 20.79 rad/s

Let α be teh angular acceleration.

α = (w - w0) / t

α = (-20.79 - 36.738) / 21.3

α = - 2.7 rad/s^2

The flywheel's average angular acceleration is -0.43 rad/s².

Average angular acceleration

The average angular acceleration of the flywheel is determined by applying the following kinematic equation as shown below;

α = (ωf - ωi)/t

where;

  • ωf is the final angular speed = -3.31 rad/s
  • ωi is the initial angulra speed = 5.85 rad/s
  • t is the time of motion, = 21.3 s

α = (-3.31 - 5.85)/21.3

α = -0.43 rad/s²

Thus, the flywheel's average angular acceleration is -0.43 rad/s².

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