PMDC Verified Question 87 of 95
A wheel starts from rest and has an angular acceleration of \( 4.0 \text{ rad/s}^2 \). When it has made 10 rev its angular velocity is:
A
\( 16 \text{ rad/s} \)
B
\( 22 \text{ rad/s} \)
C
\( 32 \text{ rad/s} \)
D
\( 250 \text{ rad/s} \)
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option B: \( 22 \text{ rad/s} \)
Concept:

To find the final angular velocity using angular acceleration and displacement, we use the third equation of rotational motion.

Formula:

$$ \omega_f^2 = \omega_i^2 + 2\alpha\theta $$

Solution:

  • The wheel starts from rest, so \( \omega_i = 0 \).
  • Convert revolutions to radians: \( \theta = 10 \text{ rev} \times 2\pi = 20\pi \text{ rad} \approx 62.83 \text{ rad} \).
  • Plug in the values: \( \omega_f^2 = 0 + 2(4.0)(20\pi) = 160\pi \).
  • \( 160 \times 3.1416 \approx 502.6 \).
  • Take the square root: \( \omega_f = \sqrt{502.6} \approx 22.4 \text{ rad/s} \).
  • The closest option is 22 rad/s.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Option A, Option C, Option D occur if one forgets to multiply by \( 2\pi \) for radians or forgets to take the final square root.

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