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Re: Physics Quiz 10

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Originally Posted by dellagd View Post
Yes, via the equation Vt = r * omega
Take your value omega=0.847 rad/sec and use it to calculate the x and y components of carpet speed:

Vcx = omega*(L/2) = 0.847*(2/2) = 0.847 ≠ 0.988

Vcy = 2-omega*(W/2) = 2-0.847*((28/12)/2) = 1.012 ≠ 0.847


Now try omega = 84/85:

Vcx = omega*(L/2) = (84/85)*(2/2) = 0.988

Vcy = 2-omega*(W/2) = 2-(84/85)*((28/12)/2) = 0.847







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