A motorcycle accelerates uniformly from rest and reaches a linear speed of 22.4 m/s in a time of 9.06 s. T radius of each tire is 0.287 m. What is the magnitude of the angular acceleration of each tire?

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### Physics Problem: Calculating Angular Acceleration

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**Problem Statement:**
A motorcycle accelerates uniformly from rest and reaches a linear speed of 22.4 m/s in a time of 9.06 s. The radius of each tire is 0.287 m. What is the magnitude of the angular acceleration of each tire?

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To solve this problem, we need to use the relationship between linear acceleration, angular acceleration, and the radius of the tires. 

Let's break down the problem step-by-step:

1. **Linear Speed and Time:**
   - Initial linear speed (u) = 0 m/s (since it starts from rest)
   - Final linear speed (v) = 22.4 m/s
   - Time (t) = 9.06 s

2. **Linear Acceleration:**
   Using the formula for linear acceleration (a):
   \[
   a = \frac{v - u}{t}
   \]
   Substituting the given values:
   \[
   a = \frac{22.4\, \text{m/s} - 0\, \text{m/s}}{9.06\, \text{s}} 
   \]
   \[
   a = \frac{22.4}{9.06} \approx 2.473\, \text{m/s}^2
   \]

3. **Radius of Each Tire (r):**
   Radius (r) = 0.287 m

4. **Angular Acceleration:**
   Angular acceleration (\(\alpha\)) can be found using the formula:
   \[
   \alpha = \frac{a}{r}
   \]
   Substituting the values of linear acceleration and the radius:
   \[
   \alpha = \frac{2.473\, \text{m/s}^2}{0.287\, \text{m}} 
   \]
   \[
   \alpha \approx 8.61\, \text{rad/s}^2
   \]

**Conclusion:**
The magnitude of the angular acceleration of each tire is approximately \(8.61\, \text{rad/s}^2\).
Transcribed Image Text:### Physics Problem: Calculating Angular Acceleration --- **Problem Statement:** A motorcycle accelerates uniformly from rest and reaches a linear speed of 22.4 m/s in a time of 9.06 s. The radius of each tire is 0.287 m. What is the magnitude of the angular acceleration of each tire? --- To solve this problem, we need to use the relationship between linear acceleration, angular acceleration, and the radius of the tires. Let's break down the problem step-by-step: 1. **Linear Speed and Time:** - Initial linear speed (u) = 0 m/s (since it starts from rest) - Final linear speed (v) = 22.4 m/s - Time (t) = 9.06 s 2. **Linear Acceleration:** Using the formula for linear acceleration (a): \[ a = \frac{v - u}{t} \] Substituting the given values: \[ a = \frac{22.4\, \text{m/s} - 0\, \text{m/s}}{9.06\, \text{s}} \] \[ a = \frac{22.4}{9.06} \approx 2.473\, \text{m/s}^2 \] 3. **Radius of Each Tire (r):** Radius (r) = 0.287 m 4. **Angular Acceleration:** Angular acceleration (\(\alpha\)) can be found using the formula: \[ \alpha = \frac{a}{r} \] Substituting the values of linear acceleration and the radius: \[ \alpha = \frac{2.473\, \text{m/s}^2}{0.287\, \text{m}} \] \[ \alpha \approx 8.61\, \text{rad/s}^2 \] **Conclusion:** The magnitude of the angular acceleration of each tire is approximately \(8.61\, \text{rad/s}^2\).
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