Angular speed conversion and basic circular motion quantities

Convert between rpm and rad/s, or find speed of a point on a rotating object given radius and angular speed; straightforward single-step calculations.

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6.05a Angular velocity: definitions
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Edexcel M3 2004 June Q1
3 marks Easy -1.2
  1. A circular flywheel of diameter 7 cm is rotating about the axis through its centre and perpendicular to its plane with constant angular speed 1000 revolutions per minute.
Find, in \(\mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) to 3 significant figures, the speed of a point on the rim of the flywheel.
OCR MEI Further Mechanics B AS Specimen Q2
6 marks Moderate -0.8
2 A smooth wire is bent to form a circle of radius 2.5 m ; the circle is in a horizontal plane. A small ring of mass 0.2 kg is travelling round the wire.
  1. At one instant the ring is travelling at an angular speed of 120 revolutions per minute.
    (A) Calculate the angular speed in radians per second.
    (B) Calculate the component towards the centre of the circle of the force exerted on the ring by the wire.
  2. Why must the contact between the wire and the ring be smooth if your answer to part (i) ( \(B\) ) is also the total horizontal component of the force exerted on the ring by the wire?
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q5
4 marks Moderate -0.8
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20 J 4 Reena is skating on an ice rink, which has a horizontal surface. She follows a circular path of radius 5 metres and centre \(O\) She completes 10 full revolutions in 1 minute, moving with a constant angular speed of \(\omega\) radians per second. The mass of Reena is 40 kg
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  1. Find the value of \(\omega\) 4
  2. (i) Find the magnitude of the horizontal resultant force acting on Reena.
    4 (b) (ii) Show the direction of this horizontal resultant force on the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{78120346-4a16-4545-925a-d6fab4b750e9-03_380_442_2017_861} 5 An impulse of \(\left[ \begin{array} { r } - 5 \\ 12 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { N } \mathrm { s }\) is applied to a particle of mass 5 kg which is moving with velocity \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } 6 \\ 2 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) 5 (a) Calculate the magnitude of the impulse. 5 (b) Find the speed of the particle immediately after the impulse is applied.
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q20
Easy -1.2
20 J 4 Reena is skating on an ice rink, which has a horizontal surface. She follows a circular path of radius 5 metres and centre \(O\) She completes 10 full revolutions in 1 minute, moving with a constant angular speed of \(\omega\) radians per second. The mass of Reena is 40 kg
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  1. Find the value of \(\omega\) 4
  2. (i) Find the magnitude of the horizontal resultant force acting on Reena.
    4 (b) (ii) Show the direction of this horizontal resultant force on the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{78120346-4a16-4545-925a-d6fab4b750e9-03_380_442_2017_861} 5 An impulse of \(\left[ \begin{array} { r } - 5 \\ 12 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { N } \mathrm { s }\) is applied to a particle of mass 5 kg which is moving with velocity \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } 6 \\ 2 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) 5 (a) Calculate the magnitude of the impulse. 5 (b) Find the speed of the particle immediately after the impulse is applied.
    6 A ball is thrown with speed \(u\) at an angle of \(45 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal from a point \(O\) When the horizontal displacement of the ball is \(x\), the vertical displacement of the ball above \(O\) is \(y\) where $$y = x - \frac { k x ^ { 2 } } { u ^ { 2 } }$$ 6 (a) Use dimensional analysis to find the dimensions of \(k\) 6 (b) State what can be deduced about \(k\) from the dimensions that you found in part (a).
    7 Two smooth, equally sized spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), are moving in the same direction along a straight line on a smooth horizontal surface, as shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{78120346-4a16-4545-925a-d6fab4b750e9-06_314_465_420_849} The spheres subsequently collide.
    Immediately after the collision, \(A\) has speed \(2.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(B\) has speed \(3.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\) 7 (a) (i) Show that \(A\) does not change its direction of motion as a result of the collision.
    7 (a) (ii) Find the value of \(e\) 7 (b) Given that the mass of \(B\) is 0.6 kg , find the mass of \(A\)
AQA Further Paper 3 Mechanics 2019 June Q2
1 marks Easy -1.8
2 A particle has an angular speed of 72 revolutions per minute.
Find the angular speed in radians per second.
Circle your answer.
[0pt] [1 mark] \(\frac { 6 \pi } { 5 } \quad \frac { 12 \pi } { 5 } \quad 12 \pi \quad 24 \pi\)
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q4
14 marks Standard +0.3
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B1 for each of two correct statements about the models.
If commenting on the accuracy of (a), must emphasise that (a) is very inaccurate or at least quite inaccurate
Do not allow e.g.
- model (a) is not very effective
- Neither model is accurate
- (a) and (b) are not very accurate
Clear comparison between the accuracy of the two models (must emphasise that (b) is fairly accurate or considerably more accurate than (a)), or other suitable distinct second comment
Do not allow e.g.
- model (b) is more accurate than model (a)
- (b) is not accurate
Do not allow statement claiming that resistance is proportional to speed, or to speed \({ } ^ { 2 }\)
Suitable comments for (a):
- is very inaccurate
- predicted speed is nearly three times the actual value
- constant resistance is not a suitable model
- both models underestimate the resistance (as top speed is lower than expected)
For the linear model (b)
- is fairly accurate (but probably underestimates the resistance at higher speeds)
- resistance is not proportional to speed but is a much better model than constant resistance
3(a)\(T _ { 2 } \cos \theta = m _ { 2 } g\) \(T _ { 2 } = \frac { m _ { 2 } \times 9.8 } { 0.8 } = 12.25 m _ { 2 }\)
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Resolving \(T _ { 2 }\) vertically and balancing forces on \(R\)
Do not allow extra forces present
Allow use of g, e.g. \(\frac { 5 } { 4 } g m _ { 2 }\)
In this solution \(\theta\) is the angle between \(R P\) and \(R A\) Sin may be seen instead if \(\theta\) is measured horizontally.
Do not allow incomplete expressions e.g. \(\frac { m _ { 2 } g } { \sin 53.13 }\)
3(b)(i)\(\begin{aligned}T _ { 2 } \cos \theta + m _ { 1 } g = T _ { 1 } \cos \theta
T _ { 1 } = T _ { 2 } + \frac { 9.8 m _ { 1 } } { 0.8 } =
\qquad 12.25 m _ { 2 } + 12.25 m _ { 1 } = \frac { 49 } { 4 } \left( m _ { 1 } + m _ { 2 } \right) \end{aligned}\)
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Vertical forces on \(P\); 3 terms including resolving of \(T _ { 1 }\); allow sign error
AG Dividing by \(\cos \theta ( = 0.8 )\), substituting their \(T _ { 2 }\) and rearranging
Allow 12.25 instead of \(\frac { 49 } { 4 }\)
Or \(T _ { 1 } \cos \theta = m _ { 1 } g + m _ { 2 } g\) (equation for the system as a whole)
At least one intermediate step must be seen
3(b)(ii)\(\begin{aligned}T _ { 1 } \sin \theta + T _ { 2 } \sin \theta = m _ { 1 } a
12.25 \left( m _ { 1 } + m _ { 2 } \right) \times 0.6 + 12.25 m _ { 2 } \times 0.6 = m _ { 1 } \times 0.6 \omega ^ { 2 }
\omega ^ { 2 } = \frac { 7.35 m _ { 1 } + 14.7 m _ { 2 } } { 0.6 m _ { 1 } } = \frac { 49 \left( m _ { 1 } + 2 m _ { 2 } \right) } { 4 m _ { 1 } } \end{aligned}\)
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NII horizontally for \(P ; 3\) terms including resolving of tensions; allow sign error
Substituting for \(T _ { 1 }\), their \(T _ { 2 } , \sin \theta\) and \(\alpha\)
AG Must see an intermediate step
Could see \(a\) or \(0.6 \omega ^ { 2 }\) or \(\frac { v ^ { 2 } } { 0.6 }\) or \(\omega ^ { 2 } r\) or \(\frac { v ^ { 2 } } { r } \sin \theta = 0.6\)
must be \(a = 0.6 \omega ^ { 2 }\)
3(c)\(\begin{aligned}\text { E.g } m _ { 1 } \gg m _ { 2 } \Rightarrow \frac { 2 m _ { 2 } } { m _ { 1 } } \approx 0 \text { or } \frac { 49 m _ { 2 } } { 4 m _ { 1 } } \approx 0
\omega \approx \sqrt { \frac { 49 m } { 4 m } } = 3.5 \end{aligned}\)
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Allow argument such as if \(m _ { 1 } \gg m _ { 2 }\) then \(m _ { 1 } + 2 m _ { 2 } \approx m _ { 1 }\)
AG \(m\) may be missing
SC1 for result following argument that \(m _ { 2 }\) is negligible (by comparison with \(m _ { 1 }\) ) without justification, or using trial values of \(m _ { 1 }\) and \(m _ { 2 }\) with \(m _ { 1 } \gg m _ { 2 }\).
Do not allow the assumption that \(m _ { 2 } = 0\)
If using trial values, \(m _ { 1 }\) must be at least \(70 \times m _ { 2 }\) to give \(\omega = 3.5\) to 1 dp .
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\(v = r \omega = 0.6 \sqrt { \frac { 49 \times 2.5 + 98 \times 2.8 } { 4 \times 2.5 } }\)
Final energy \(= 2.5 \times g \times 1\) \(\text { Initial } \mathrm { KE } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \times 2.5 \times 0.6 ^ { 2 } \times \frac { 49 \times 2.5 + 98 \times 2.8 } { 4 \times 2.5 }\)
Initial PE \(= 2.5 \times g \times 1.2 + 2.8 \times g \times 0.4\)
Energy loss \(= 17.8605 + 40.376 - 24.5 = 33.7365\)
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Use of \(v = r \omega\) with values for \(m _ { 1 }\) and \(m _ { 2 }\)
(Assuming zero PE level at 2 m below \(A\); other values possible)
Do not allow use of \(\omega = 3.5\)
oe with different zero PE level awrt 33.7
( \(v = 3.78 , v ^ { 2 } = 14.2884\) )
NB \(\omega = 6.3\) (24.5)
(17.8605)
(40.376)
Alternate method \(v = r \omega = 0.6 \sqrt { \frac { 49 \times 2.5 + 98 \times 2.8 } { 4 \times 2.5 } }\)
Initial KE \(= \frac { 1 } { 2 } \times 2.5 \times 0.6 ^ { 2 } \times \frac { 49 \times 2.5 + 98 \times 2.8 } { 4 \times 2.5 }\)
\(\triangle P E\) for \(m _ { 1 } = \pm 2.5 \times 9.8 \times ( 0.8 - 1 )\)
\(\triangle P E\) for \(m _ { 2 } = \pm 2.8 \times 9.8 ( 1.6 - 2 )\)
Energy loss \(= 17.8605 + 4.9 + 10.976\)
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Use of \(v = r \omega\) with values for \(m _ { 1 }\) and \(m _ { 2 }\)
Or \(- \triangle P E\) \(= 2.5 \times 9.8 \times 0.2 + 2.8 \times 9.8 \times 0.4\)
awrt 33.7
( \(v = 3.78 , v ^ { 2 } = 14.2884\) ) \(\mathrm { NB } \omega = 6.3\)
(17.8605)
\(( \pm 4.9 )\)
\(( \pm 10.976 )\)
\(( \pm 15.876 )\)
Or 15.876 + 17.8605
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OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q2
14 marks Moderate -0.3
2 A particle \(P\) of mass 2.4 kg is moving in a straight line \(O A\) on a horizontal plane. \(P\) is acted on by a force of magnitude 30 N in the direction of motion. The distance \(O A\) is 10 m . \begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)] \item Find the work done by this force as \(P\) moves from \(O\) to \(A\). The motion of \(P\) is resisted by a constant force of magnitude \(R \mathrm {~N}\). The velocity of \(P\) increases from \(12 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at \(O\) to \(18 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at \(A\). \item Find the value of \(R\). \item Find the average power used in overcoming the resistance force on \(P\) as it moves from \(O\) to \(A\). When \(P\) reaches \(A\) it collides directly with a particle \(Q\) of mass 1.6 kg which was at rest at \(A\) before the collision. The impulse exerted on \(Q\) by \(P\) as a result of the collision is 17.28 Ns . \item
  1. Find the speed of \(Q\) after the collision.
  2. Hence show that the collision is inelastic. It is required to model the motion of a car of mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) travelling at a constant speed \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) around a circular portion of banked track. The track is banked at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) (see diagram). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b9741472-f230-4e2d-9c8b-47f7e168e938-03_355_565_269_274} In a model, the following modelling assumptions are made.
    For a particular portion of banked track, \(r = 24\).
    (b) Find the value of \(v\) as predicted by the model. A car is being driven on this portion of the track at the constant speed calculated in part (b). The driver finds that in fact he can drive a little slower or a little faster than this while still moving in the same horizontal circle.
    (c) Explain
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2019 June Q1
1 marks Easy -1.8
A turntable rotates at a constant speed of \(33\frac{1}{3}\) revolutions per minute. Find the angular speed in radians per second. Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(\frac{5\pi}{9}\) \quad \(\frac{10\pi}{9}\) \quad \(\frac{5\pi}{3}\) \quad \(\frac{20\pi}{9}\)
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2024 June Q3
1 marks Easy -1.8
A cyclist travels around a circular track of radius 20 m at a constant speed of \(8 \text{ m s}^{-1}\) Find the angular speed of the cyclist in radians per second. Circle your answer. \(0.2 \text{ rad s}^{-1}\) \quad\quad \(0.4 \text{ rad s}^{-1}\) \quad\quad \(2.5 \text{ rad s}^{-1}\) \quad\quad \(3.2 \text{ rad s}^{-1}\) [1 mark]