5. A particle moves round the polar curve a(2 + cos @), a > 0, with constant angular velocity w. (i) Find, in terms of r, a and w, the radial component of the acceleration of the particle. (ii) Show that the maximum magnitude of the acceleration of the particle is 4au, stating the angle at which this occurs.

icon
Related questions
Question

Show all working explaining detailly each step

 Answer should be clearly written in good handwriting, I insist!

5. A particle moves round the polar curve
a(2 + cos 0), a > 0,
with constant angular velocity w.
(i) Find, in terms of r, a and w, the radial component of the acceleration of the particle.
(ii) Show that the maximum magnitude of the acceleration of the particle is 4au,
stating the angle at which this occurs.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A particle moves round the polar curve a(2 + cos 0), a > 0, with constant angular velocity w. (i) Find, in terms of r, a and w, the radial component of the acceleration of the particle. (ii) Show that the maximum magnitude of the acceleration of the particle is 4au, stating the angle at which this occurs.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 3 images

Blurred answer