Each figure shows an angle θ in standard position with its terminal side intersecting the unit circle. Evaluate the six circular function values of θ.
Table of contents
- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 45m
- 1. Measuring Angles40m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
3. Unit Circle
Defining the Unit Circle
Problem 19
Textbook Question
Use the formula ω = θ/t to find the value of the missing variable.
θ = 2π/9 radian , ω = 5π/27 radian per min
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the given variables and the formula: angular displacement \(\theta = \frac{2\pi}{9}\) radians, angular velocity \(\omega = \frac{5\pi}{27}\) radians per minute, and the formula relating them is \(\omega = \frac{\theta}{t}\), where \(t\) is the time in minutes.
Rearrange the formula to solve for the missing variable \(t\): multiply both sides by \(t\) and then divide both sides by \(\omega\) to isolate \(t\), giving \(t = \frac{\theta}{\omega}\).
Substitute the given values of \(\theta\) and \(\omega\) into the rearranged formula: \(t = \frac{\frac{2\pi}{9}}{\frac{5\pi}{27}}\).
Simplify the complex fraction by multiplying the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator: \(t = \frac{2\pi}{9} \times \frac{27}{5\pi}\).
Cancel common factors such as \(\pi\) and simplify the numerical fraction to express \(t\) in minutes.
Verified video answer for a similar problem:This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above
Play a video:
0 Comments
Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Angular Displacement (θ)
Angular displacement represents the angle through which an object rotates, measured in radians. It indicates the change in the angular position of the object and is essential for calculating angular velocity when time is known.
Angular Velocity (ω)
Angular velocity is the rate of change of angular displacement with respect to time, typically expressed in radians per unit time. It quantifies how fast an object rotates and is calculated using the formula ω = θ / t.
Recommended video:
Introduction to Vectors
Solving for Time (t) Using ω = θ / t
Given angular displacement and angular velocity, time can be found by rearranging the formula to t = θ / ω. This involves dividing the angular displacement by the angular velocity to determine the duration of rotation.
Recommended video:
Solve Trig Equations Using Identity Substitutions
Related Videos
Related Practice
Textbook Question
823
views
