Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Angular Velocity
Angular velocity is a vector quantity that represents the rate of rotation of an object around an axis. It is measured in radians per second (rad/s) and indicates both the speed and direction of the rotation. In this question, the angular velocity changes from -6.00 rad/s to +4.00 rad/s, indicating a change in the direction of rotation over time.
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Angular Displacement
Angular displacement refers to the angle through which an object has rotated about a specific axis in a given time period. It is typically measured in radians and can be calculated by integrating angular velocity over time. In this scenario, the angular displacement can be determined by finding the area under the angular velocity-time graph from t = 0 to t = 7.00 s.
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Kinematics of Rotational Motion
The kinematics of rotational motion describes the relationships between angular displacement, angular velocity, and angular acceleration. When angular velocity changes linearly, as in this case, the angular acceleration can be calculated as the change in angular velocity divided by the time interval. This concept is essential for determining the total angular displacement when the angular velocity is not constant.
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