B1.

The speed of the blades of an electric fan at its lowest setting is 250 rev/min. When adjusted to its
maximum setting, the speed increases to 450 rev/min in 5 s. (a) Find the angular acceleration of the
blades. (b) How many revolutions do the blades go through while accelerating?

Given:
⍵0 = 250 rev/min t = 5s Δ𝜃 = ?
⍵ = 450 rev/min ⍺=?

Solution:
(a) Solving for angular acceleration:

⍵0 = 250 rev/min = (250 rev/min)(2ℼ / 1rev)(1min / 60s) = 26.18 rad/s

⍵ = 450 rev/min = (450 rev/min)(2ℼ / 1rev)(1min / 60s) = 47.12 rad/s

⍵ − ⍵₀
⍺= 𝑡
47.12 𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑠 − 26.18 𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑠
⍺= 5𝑠
⍺ = 4.19 rad/s2

The angular acceleration of the blades is 4.19 radians / s2

(b) Solving for the number of revolutions while accelerating:

2⍺Δ𝜃 = ⍵2 - ⍵02
2(4.19 rad/s2)(Δ𝜃) = (47.12 rad/s)2 - (26.18 rad/s)2
Δ𝜃 = (183.12 rad)(1 rev / 2ℼ) = 29.14 rev

The blades made 29.14 revolutions while accelerating.

Ludwig Vengco
12-Candela