### Physics Problem: Wind Turbine Angular Acceleration#### Problem StatementA wind turbine is initially spinning at a constant angular speed. As the wind's strength gradually increases, the turbine experiences a constant angular acceleration of 0.176 rad/s². After making 2870 revolutions, its angular speed is 129 rad/s.**Questions:**(a) What is the initial angular velocity of the turbine? (b) How much time elapses while the turbine is speeding up?#### Solution StepsTo solve this problem, you'll need to use the equations of angular motion.---#### Input Fields for Calculation(a) **Initial Angular Velocity (ω₀)**- Input field for numerical value- Dropdown for units (e.g., rad/s)(b) **Time Elapsed (t)**- Input field for numerical value- Dropdown for units (e.g., seconds)---Please fill in the values for these quantities based on your calculations. Use the provided formulas for angular motion to derive the required values.**Note:** Ensure your answers include appropriate units for better clarity and accuracy.

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A wind turbine is initially spinning at a constant angular speed. As the wind's strength gradually increases, the turbine experiences a constant angular acceleration 0.176 rad/s². After making 2870 revolutions, its angular speed is 129 rad/s. (a) What is the initial angular velocity of the turbine? (b) How much time elapses while the turbine is speeding up? (a) Number i Units (b) Number i Units

A wind turbine is initially spinning at a constant angular speed. As the wind's strength gradually increases, the turbine experiences a constant angular acceleration 0.176 rad/s². After making 2870 revolutions, its angular speed is 129 rad/s. (a) What is the initial angular velocity of the turbine? (b) How much time elapses while the turbine is speeding up? (a) Number i Units (b) Number i Units

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