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Question
An electric fan is turned off and its angular velocity decreases uniformly from 506 rev/min to 200 rev/min in 4.00 s. Find the angular acceleration in rad/s² and the number of revolutions made by the motor.
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Convert to rad/s: ω₀ = 506 rev/min × 2π/60 = 53.0 rad/s. ω = 200 rev/min × 2π/60 = 20.94 rad/s. α = (ω - ω₀)/t = (20.94 - 53.0)/4 = -32.06/4 = -8.015 rad/s² (magnitude about 8.02, not matching options). If numbers are 500 and 200 rev/min: ω₀=52.36, ω=20.94, α=(20.94-52.36)/4=-31.42/4=-7.855 rad/s². For revolutions: θ_avg = (ω₀+ω)/2 × t = (52.36+20.94)/2 × 4 = (73.3/2)×4 = 36.65×4=146.6 rad = 146.6/(2π)=23.33 rev. Closest option D has 5.25 rad/s² - not matching. Possibly using different numbers.
Hint
Use α = (ω - ω₀)/t, and θ = (ω₀+ω)t/2 for uniform angular acceleration.