An automobile accelerates from zero to 30 m/s in 6 s. The wheels have a diameter of 0.4 m. What is the angular acceleration of each wheel

12.5 rad/s²

Explanation:

Angular Acceleration: This can be defined as the ratio of linear acceleration and radius. The S.I unit is rad/s²

From the question,

a = αr Equation 1

Where a = linear acceleration, α = angular acceleration, r = radius.

But,

a = (v-u)/t Equation 2

Where v = final velocity, u = initial velocity, t = time.

Substitute equation 2 into equation 1

(v-u)/t = αr

make α the subject of the equation

α = (v-u)/tr Equation 3

Given: v = 30 m/s, u = 0 m/s, t = 6 s, r = 0.4 m

Substitute into equation 3

α = (30-0)/(0.4×6)

α = 30/2.4

α = 12.5 rad/s²

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