Question on: JAMB Physics - 2024

A body is whirled in a horizontal circle at the rate of 800 revolutions per minute. Determine the angular velocity

A

100\(\pi\)rads\(^{-1}\)

B

33.3\(\pi\)rads\(^{-1}\)

C

29.5\(\pi\)rads\(^{-1}\)

D

26.7\(\pi\)rads\(^{-1}\)

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Correct Option: D

Here's how to determine the angular velocity:

  1. Convert revolutions per minute (rpm) to radians per second (rad/s):
    - 1 revolution = 2π radians
    - 1 minute = 60 seconds
    - Given 800 rpm, the calculation is: (800 revolutions/minute) * (2π radians/revolution) * (1 minute/60 seconds)
  2. Calculate the angular velocity (ω):
    - ω = (800 * 2π) / 60 rad/s
    - ω = (1600π) / 60 rad/s
    - ω ≈ 26.67π rad/s ≈ 100π/3 rad/s. This is very close to 100π rad/s if we consider a simplified answer.

Therefore, 100\(\pi\) rads\(^{-1}\) is the closest value amongst the given options.

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