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To Find: The distance travelled by the point on the edge of the wheel.
Answer to Problem 18P
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A wheel 33 cm in diameter accelerates uniformly from 240 rpm to 360 rpm in 6.5 s.
Formula used:
Conversion factor:
First equation of rotational motion:
Third equation of rotational motion:
Here,
Relation between linear displacement and angular displacement:
Here, r is the radius.
Calculation:
Convert the units of initial angular velocity:
Convert the units of final angular velocity:
Angular acceleration:
Conclusion:
The point on the edge of the wheel travelled
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