A disc thrower starts his spin while standing facing the back of the circle. He releases the discus 2 seconds later after spinning 540° to his left. Assume that he accelerates at a constant rate.  a) What was his ANGULAR ACCELERATION during the throw? b) How fast was he spinning after the first half-revolution (180°)? c) How fast was he spinning at the time of release of the discus?

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A disc thrower starts his spin while standing facing the back of the circle.

He releases the discus 2 seconds later after spinning 540° to his left. Assume that he accelerates at a constant rate. 

a) What was his ANGULAR ACCELERATION during the throw?

b) How fast was he spinning after the first half-revolution (180°)?

c) How fast was he spinning at the time of release of the discus? 

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