Math Problem Statement

if a 4kg disk with a diameter of 180mm was spun with a force of 50n, what would its angular velocity be after 3.5 rotations

Solution

To calculate the angular velocity of the disk after 3.53.5 rotations, we need to use the principles of rotational motion. Here's a step-by-step solution:


Step 1: Moment of Inertia of the Disk

The moment of inertia (II) of a solid disk about its central axis is given by:
I=12MR2I = \frac{1}{2} M R^2
Where:

  • M=4kgM = 4 \, \text{kg} (mass of the disk),
  • R=Diameter2=180mm2=0.09mR = \frac{\text{Diameter}}{2} = \frac{180 \, \text{mm}}{2} = 0.09 \, \text{m}.

Substitute the values:
I=12×4×(0.09)2=12×4×0.0081=0.0162kg\cdotpm2I = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times (0.09)^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 0.0081 = 0.0162 \, \text{kg·m}^2


Step 2: Torque Produced by the Force

Torque (τ\tau) is calculated using:
τ=FR\tau = F \cdot R
Where:

  • F=50NF = 50 \, \text{N} (force),
  • R=0.09mR = 0.09 \, \text{m}.

Substitute the values:
τ=50×0.09=4.5N\cdotpm\tau = 50 \times 0.09 = 4.5 \, \text{N·m}


Step 3: Angular Acceleration

Angular acceleration (α\alpha) is related to torque and moment of inertia:
α=τI\alpha = \frac{\tau}{I}
Substitute the values:
α=4.50.0162=277.78rad/s2\alpha = \frac{4.5}{0.0162} = 277.78 \, \text{rad/s}^2


Step 4: Total Angle in Radians

One complete rotation corresponds to 2πradians2\pi \, \text{radians}. For 3.53.5 rotations:
θ=3.5×2π=7πradians\theta = 3.5 \times 2\pi = 7\pi \, \text{radians}


Step 5: Angular Velocity

Using the equation of rotational kinematics:
ω2=ω02+2αθ\omega^2 = \omega_0^2 + 2\alpha\theta
Where:

  • ω0=0rad/s\omega_0 = 0 \, \text{rad/s} (initial angular velocity),
  • α=277.78rad/s2\alpha = 277.78 \, \text{rad/s}^2,
  • θ=7π\theta = 7\pi.

Substitute the values:
ω2=0+2×277.78×7π\omega^2 = 0 + 2 \times 277.78 \times 7\pi
ω2=2×277.78×21.99=12217.29\omega^2 = 2 \times 277.78 \times 21.99 = 12217.29
ω=12217.29110.52rad/s\omega = \sqrt{12217.29} \approx 110.52 \, \text{rad/s}


Final Answer:

The angular velocity of the disk after 3.53.5 rotations is approximately:
110.52rad/s\boxed{110.52 \, \text{rad/s}}


Follow-Up Questions

  1. How would the angular velocity change if the force was doubled?
  2. What is the angular momentum of the disk at this angular velocity?
  3. How much work is done by the force during the 3.53.5 rotations?
  4. What is the linear velocity of a point on the rim of the disk at this angular velocity?
  5. How long does it take for the disk to complete the 3.53.5 rotations under this force?

Tip: Always check the units carefully (e.g., converting diameter to radius in meters) to ensure accuracy in physics problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rotational Motion
Torque
Moment of Inertia
Angular Kinematics

Formulas

Moment of Inertia: I = (1/2)MR^2
Torque: τ = F·R
Angular Acceleration: α = τ/I
Rotational Kinematics: ω^2 = ω₀^2 + 2αθ
Conversion: θ (rotations) = rotations × 2π (radians)

Theorems

Newton's Second Law for Rotation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12