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:

ω=2πf\omega = 2\pi f

where:

  • ω\omega is the angular velocity (in radians per second),
  • ff is the frequency (in cycles per second or Hertz),
  • π\pi is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.1416.

Given:

  • f=6.00cycles per second (Hz)f = 6.00 \, \text{cycles per second (Hz)},

We substitute the value of ff into the formula:

ω=2π×6.00\omega = 2\pi \times 6.00

ω=12πradians per second\omega = 12\pi \, \text{radians per second}

ω37.70radians per second\omega \approx 37.70 \, \text{radians per second}

So, the angular velocity is approximately 37.70 radians per second.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How is angular velocity related to linear velocity?
  2. What is the period of rotation for the CD?
  3. How does the radius of the CD affect the linear speed at the edge?
  4. If the frequency doubled, what would be the new angular velocity?
  5. 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