Math Problem Statement

A wheel rotates for 5 seconds with a constant angular acceleration and describes during this time 100 radians.It then rotates with a constant angular velocity and during the next five seconds describes 80 radians.Find the initial angular velocity and the angular acceleration

Solution

To solve this problem, we can divide it into two parts:

  1. The first 5 seconds (when the wheel is accelerating).
  2. The next 5 seconds (when the wheel moves at a constant angular velocity).

Step 1: The first 5 seconds (with angular acceleration)

Let:

  • α\alpha be the angular acceleration (constant).
  • ω0\omega_0 be the initial angular velocity.
  • θ1\theta_1 be the angular displacement during the first 5 seconds, which is given as 100radians100 \, \text{radians}.
  • t1=5secondst_1 = 5 \, \text{seconds} is the time for this period.

The equation for angular displacement when there's angular acceleration is: θ1=ω0t1+12αt12\theta_1 = \omega_0 t_1 + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t_1^2

Substituting the values: 100=ω0(5)+12α(52)100 = \omega_0 (5) + \frac{1}{2} \alpha (5^2) 100=5ω0+252α(Equation 1)100 = 5 \omega_0 + \frac{25}{2} \alpha \quad \text{(Equation 1)}

Step 2: The next 5 seconds (with constant angular velocity)

During the second 5 seconds, the angular velocity is constant, meaning that the angular velocity at the end of the first 5 seconds is maintained.

Let ωf\omega_f be the final angular velocity at the end of the first 5 seconds. The angular displacement θ2\theta_2 during the second 5 seconds is: θ2=ωft2\theta_2 = \omega_f t_2 where:

  • θ2=80radians\theta_2 = 80 \, \text{radians},
  • t2=5secondst_2 = 5 \, \text{seconds}.

Thus: 80=ωf(5)80 = \omega_f (5) ωf=805=16rad/s(Equation 2)\omega_f = \frac{80}{5} = 16 \, \text{rad/s} \quad \text{(Equation 2)}

Step 3: Relationship between ωf\omega_f, ω0\omega_0, and α\alpha

The angular velocity at the end of the first 5 seconds is related to the initial angular velocity and the angular acceleration by: ωf=ω0+αt1\omega_f = \omega_0 + \alpha t_1

Substitute ωf=16rad/s\omega_f = 16 \, \text{rad/s} and t1=5secondst_1 = 5 \, \text{seconds}: 16=ω0+5α(Equation 3)16 = \omega_0 + 5\alpha \quad \text{(Equation 3)}

Step 4: Solve the system of equations

Now, we have two equations:

  1. 100=5ω0+252α100 = 5\omega_0 + \frac{25}{2}\alpha
  2. 16=ω0+5α16 = \omega_0 + 5\alpha

We can solve these equations simultaneously to find ω0\omega_0 and α\alpha.

From Equation 3, solve for ω0\omega_0: ω0=165α\omega_0 = 16 - 5\alpha Substitute this into Equation 1: 100=5(165α)+252α100 = 5(16 - 5\alpha) + \frac{25}{2} \alpha 100=8025α+252α100 = 80 - 25\alpha + \frac{25}{2} \alpha Multiply through by 2 to eliminate the fraction: 200=16050α+25α200 = 160 - 50\alpha + 25\alpha 200=16025α200 = 160 - 25\alpha 40=25α40 = 25\alpha α=4025=1.6rad/s2\alpha = \frac{40}{25} = 1.6 \, \text{rad/s}^2

Step 5: Find ω0\omega_0

Now substitute α=1.6rad/s2\alpha = 1.6 \, \text{rad/s}^2 into Equation 3: 16=ω0+5(1.6)16 = \omega_0 + 5(1.6) 16=ω0+816 = \omega_0 + 8 ω0=168=8rad/s\omega_0 = 16 - 8 = 8 \, \text{rad/s}

Final Answers:

  • The initial angular velocity, ω0=8rad/s\omega_0 = 8 \, \text{rad/s}.
  • The angular acceleration, α=1.6rad/s2\alpha = 1.6 \, \text{rad/s}^2.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the final angular velocity if the wheel continues accelerating for another 5 seconds?
  2. How much angular displacement would the wheel describe after 10 seconds of constant acceleration?
  3. What would happen if the angular acceleration was doubled for the first 5 seconds?
  4. How would the results change if the constant angular velocity period was extended to 10 seconds instead of 5?
  5. How can the moment of inertia of the wheel be calculated if the torque is known?

Tip: To solve problems involving rotational motion, remember that the equations mirror linear motion but replace displacement with angular displacement, velocity with angular velocity, and acceleration with angular acceleration.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rotational Kinematics
Angular Velocity
Angular Acceleration

Formulas

θ = ω₀t + ½αt² (angular displacement with constant acceleration)
θ = ωt (angular displacement with constant velocity)
ω_f = ω₀ + αt (final angular velocity)

Theorems

Rotational Kinematics Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12