Which units would not be appropriate for describing a rotational velocity: rad/min2, rev/s, rev/h, m/s? Explain.
The units which are not be appropriate for describing a rotational velocity.
Answer to Problem 1CQ
Explanation of Solution
Given info: The four units are
Write the expression for the rotational displacement.
Here,
The Rotational velocity is the rotational displacement divided by time.
It is the rate of change of rotational displacement.
The units
Conclusion:
Therefore,
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