A particle is moving along a circular path the angular velocity and li...
Introduction:
This question deals with the motion of a particle along a circular path. We are given the angular velocity, linear velocity, angular acceleration, and centripetal acceleration of the particle at any instant. We are asked to identify which of the following statements is not correct.
Angular Velocity:
The angular velocity of a particle is defined as the rate of change of its angular displacement with respect to time. It is a vector quantity and is denoted by the symbol ω. The direction of the angular velocity vector is perpendicular to the plane of the circular motion and is determined by the right-hand rule.
Linear Velocity:
The linear velocity of a particle is defined as the rate of change of its linear displacement with respect to time. It is a vector quantity and is denoted by the symbol v. The direction of the linear velocity vector is tangential to the circle at any point on the path.
Angular Acceleration:
The angular acceleration of a particle is defined as the rate of change of its angular velocity with respect to time. It is a vector quantity and is denoted by the symbol α. The direction of the angular acceleration vector is perpendicular to the plane of the circular motion and is determined by the right-hand rule.
Centripetal Acceleration:
The centripetal acceleration of a particle is defined as the acceleration that is directed towards the center of the circle. It is a vector quantity and is denoted by the symbol ac. The magnitude of the centripetal acceleration is given by the formula ac = v²/r, where v is the linear velocity of the particle and r is the radius of the circle.
Answer:
The statement that is not correct is "The magnitude of the angular acceleration is equal to the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration." This statement is false because the magnitudes of the angular acceleration and centripetal acceleration are related by the formula α = ac/r, where r is the radius of the circle. Thus, the magnitude of the angular acceleration is equal to the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration divided by the radius of the circle.