Question
Suppose a record turntable rotates at constant angular velocity.
a) Does a point on the rim have radial and/or tangential acceleration?
b) If the turntable's angular velocity increases uniformly, does the point have radial and/or tangential acceleration?
c) For which cases would the magnitude of either of the components of linear acceleration change?
a) Does a point on the rim have radial and/or tangential acceleration?
b) If the turntable's angular velocity increases uniformly, does the point have radial and/or tangential acceleration?
c) For which cases would the magnitude of either of the components of linear acceleration change?
Answers
drwls
These questions are intended to get you to read the assignment and understand the two kinds of acceleration of rotating objects.
As long as it is rotating, a point that is not the center has some radial (centripetal) acceleration.
We will be glad to critique your thoughts.
As long as it is rotating, a point that is not the center has some radial (centripetal) acceleration.
We will be glad to critique your thoughts.