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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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An electric fan slows from 500 rev/min to 200 rev/min in 4 s. Find angular acceleration and revolutions made.
Options
A 1.25 rev/s², 23.3 rev
Correct Answer
B 1.52 rev/s², 32.3 rev
C 7.25 rev/s², 27.3 rev
D 5.25 rev/s², 53.3 rev
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Angular acceleration = (ωf − ωi)/t and θ = average ω × t.

Hint

Convert rpm to rev/s first.

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