What is the angular speed of the insect?

In summary, the conversation discusses an apparatus designed to study insects at an acceleration of magnitude 910 m/s2. The apparatus consists of a 2.0-m rod with insect containers at either end, rotating about an axis perpendicular to the rod and at its center. The conversation then presents two questions: (a) asking for the speed of an insect experiencing a radial acceleration of 910 m/s2, and (b) asking for the angular speed of the insect. The solution to both questions is 30.2. A hint is also provided, mentioning two formulae for centripetal acceleration.
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Homework Statement


ok this is a little silly.

An apparatus of the figure below is designed to study insects at an acceleration of magnitude 910 m/s2 (= 93g). The apparatus consists of a 2.0-m rod with insect containers at either end. The rod rotates about an axis perpendicular to the rod and at its center.

(a) How fast does an insect move when it experiences a radial acceleration of 910 m/s2?
(b) What is the angular speed of the insect?



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The Attempt at a Solution



ok this one is a little silly. I can solve it, the answers are 30.2 for both. The problem is I can't solve it AGAIN, I originally did the problem 3 days ago and am now trying to make sure I can still do them all for my upcoming test
 
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Hint: Two formulae for centripetal acceleration; one using tangential velocity and the other angular velocity.
 

Related to What is the angular speed of the insect?

1. What is angular speed?

Angular speed, also known as angular velocity, is the rate at which an object rotates or moves around a fixed point, measured in radians per second.

2. How is angular speed calculated?

Angular speed is calculated by dividing the angular distance (in radians) by the time it takes for the object to cover that distance. The formula for calculating angular speed is: ω = Δθ/Δt, where ω is the angular speed, Δθ is the angular distance, and Δt is the time.

3. Why is angular speed important?

Angular speed is important in understanding the rotational motion of objects. It is used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and astronomy to describe the speed of rotation of objects and to calculate other important values such as angular acceleration and centripetal force.

4. How is angular speed different from linear speed?

Angular speed is the rate of rotation around a fixed point, while linear speed is the rate of movement in a straight line. Angular speed is measured in radians per second, while linear speed is measured in meters per second.

5. What is the angular speed of an insect?

The angular speed of an insect can vary greatly depending on the species and its movements. For example, the angular speed of a flying insect such as a dragonfly can range from 30 to 100 radians per second, while the angular speed of a crawling insect like an ant may be only a few radians per second.

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