How Many Revolutions Does a CD Make When Stopping?

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In summary, the number of revolutions can be calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the circumference of the object being rotated. The unit of measurement for revolutions is usually expressed as "rev" or "r" and is typically used in conjunction with a time unit, such as "rev/s" for revolutions per second. Yes, the number of revolutions can change depending on the speed and direction of the rotation. It can also change if the object being rotated is altered in any way. The number of revolutions is directly proportional to the angular velocity, which is the speed of rotation measured in radians per second. The more revolutions an object completes in a certain amount of time, the higher its angular velocity. The number of revolutions is important because it helps us
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Homework Statement


How many complete revolutions does the CD make as it spins to a stop?

The Attempt at a Solution



I already know that the Angular displacement is 68.1 rad

The answer is [tex]\frac{68.1}{2\pi}[/tex] = 107 revolutions

however this is incorrect according to the book's answer's

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Check your division.
 
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it gives me 10.83,i round it up to 11 and it is still incorrect.

by the way the answer should be integer.
 

Related to How Many Revolutions Does a CD Make When Stopping?

1. How do you calculate the number of revolutions?

The number of revolutions can be calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the circumference of the object being rotated.

2. What is the unit of measurement for revolutions?

The unit of measurement for revolutions is usually expressed as "rev" or "r" and is typically used in conjunction with a time unit, such as "rev/s" for revolutions per second.

3. Can the number of revolutions change?

Yes, the number of revolutions can change depending on the speed and direction of the rotation. It can also change if the object being rotated is altered in any way.

4. How is the number of revolutions related to angular velocity?

The number of revolutions is directly proportional to the angular velocity, which is the speed of rotation measured in radians per second. The more revolutions an object completes in a certain amount of time, the higher its angular velocity.

5. Why is the number of revolutions important in rotational motion?

The number of revolutions is important because it helps us understand the rate at which an object is rotating and allows us to calculate other important variables, such as angular velocity and linear velocity. It also helps us compare and analyze different rotational motions.

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