Math Problem Statement
A CD has a diameter of 12.0 cm. If the CD is rotating at a constant frequency of 6.00 cycles per second, then the angular velocity is what?
Solution
To find the angular velocity, we can use the formula:
where:
- is the angular velocity (in radians per second),
- is the frequency (in cycles per second or Hertz),
- is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.1416.
Given:
- ,
We substitute the value of into the formula:
So, the angular velocity is approximately 37.70 radians per second.
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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:
- How is angular velocity related to linear velocity?
- What is the period of rotation for the CD?
- How does the radius of the CD affect the linear speed at the edge?
- If the frequency doubled, what would be the new angular velocity?
- What is the total angle in radians covered in 2 seconds?
Tip: Angular velocity is always expressed in radians per second, regardless of whether the object is rotating at a constant or varying rate.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Angular Velocity
Frequency
Radian Measure
Formulas
ω = 2πf
Theorems
Angular velocity and frequency relationship
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12