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  1. How to find angular acceleration given a force applied?

    Feb 8, 2017 · 1. The problem statement, all variables, and given/known data Joe is painting the floor of his basement using a paint roller. A roller has a mass of 2.4kg and a radius of 3.8cm. …

  2. Finding Angular Acceleration in a Pulley System - Physics Forums

    Dec 7, 2007 · The discussion focuses on calculating the angular acceleration (alpha) of a cylinder in a pulley system where a block is attached to a string wrapped around the cylinder. …

  3. Calculating Alpha: Magnitude of Angular Acceleration??

    Nov 15, 2006 · Find the magnitude alpha of the angular acceleration of the cylinder as the block descends. Express your answer in terms of the cylinder's radius r and the magnitude of the …

  4. Mastering Physics: Acceleration of a Pulley - Physics Forums

    Apr 15, 2017 · Homework Statement A string is wrapped around a uniform solid cylinder of radius r, as shown in (Figure 1) . The cylinder can rotate freely about its axis. The loose end of the …

  5. Trying to find angular acceleration - Physics Forums

    Apr 10, 2021 · The discussion centers on the confusion surrounding the role of friction in the angular acceleration of a rigid wheel rolling without slipping. Participants clarify that while …

  6. Pivoting Rod (How to find angular acceleration) - Physics Forums

    Feb 24, 2009 · The correct torque involves using the sine of the angle for the weight's position, leading to a revised moment of inertia and angular acceleration. Part d requires using …

  7. Find angular acceleration using theoretical values - Physics Forums

    Mar 2, 2015 · Homework Statement I'm doing a coursework where I must find the angular acceleration of a rolling tin can using theoretical values. I have its mass and radius. I actually …

  8. How Do You Calculate a Car Wheel's Angular Acceleration and …

    Oct 21, 2010 · The discussion focuses on calculating a car wheel's angular acceleration and total acceleration based on its acceleration from rest to 210 RPM in 0.73 seconds. The angular …

  9. How to Find Angular Acceleration of a Seesaw? - Physics Forums

    Nov 6, 2008 · You need to find angular acceleration. Homework Equations torque=I (alpha) alpha is angular acceleration and I have calculated the torque below. The Attempt at a Solution So …

  10. Calculating Angular Acceleration - Physics Forums

    Aug 7, 2008 · The problem is to find angular acceleration? Is it asking for a general relationship, or a formula for constant acceleration, or what? Depending on what it's asking for, it may be …