Math Problem Statement

A body moves in a circular path with a radius of 100 cm (0.5 meters). Its period is 2 seconds. What is the magnitude of its linear velocity in m/s?

Solution

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Translation and interpretation of the question: "A body moves in a circular path with a radius of 100 cm (0.1 meters). Its period is 2 seconds. What is the magnitude of its linear velocity in m/s?"

The formula for linear velocity vv in circular motion is:

v=ωrv = \omega r

where:

  • vv is the linear velocity,
  • ω\omega is the angular velocity, and
  • rr is the radius of the circular path.
  1. Find the angular velocity ω\omega:

The angular velocity is related to the period TT by:

ω=2πT\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}

Given T=2T = 2 seconds:

ω=2π2=πrad/s\omega = \frac{2\pi}{2} = \pi \, \text{rad/s}

  1. Now calculate the linear velocity vv:

v=ωrv = \omega r

Given that the radius r=0.5r = 0.5 meters (half of the diameter):

v=π×0.5=1.57m/sv = \pi \times 0.5 = 1.57 \, \text{m/s}

Thus, the linear velocity is approximately 1.57m/s1.57 \, \text{m/s}.


Do you need further details on any part of the solution?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How is the angular velocity related to the frequency of circular motion?
  2. What would happen to the linear velocity if the period was halved?
  3. How can you calculate the total distance traveled by the body in one complete revolution?
  4. How does the linear velocity change if the radius of the circular path is doubled?
  5. What is the difference between linear velocity and angular velocity in circular motion?

Tip: Remember that angular velocity ω\omega is constant for uniform circular motion, while linear velocity depends on the radius of the circle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circular Motion
Angular Velocity
Linear Velocity

Formulas

v = ωr (Linear velocity formula in circular motion)
ω = 2π/T (Angular velocity formula)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10-12 (Physics)