Q: A particle is moving along Y-axis with a speed of 10 m/s. Find angular velocity of the particle about at (3m, 0) when the particle is at (0, 4 m).
(a) 1.2 rad/s
(b) 4 rad/s
(c) 8 rad/s
(d) 10 rad/s
Ans: (a)
Solution:
Angular velocity ω = 10sin37°/r
= 10×(3/5)/5 = 1.2 rad/s