Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Rotational Kinematics - Problems - Page 214: 34

Answer

At the point $0.82m$ from the rotation axis, we have $a_T=g=9.8m/s^2$

Work Step by Step

We have the blade's angular acceleration $\alpha=+12rad/s^2$ The blade's tangential acceleration can be calculated by $$a_T=r\alpha$$ For $a_T=g=9.8m/s^2$, $r$ needs to be $$r=\frac{9.8}{12}=0.82m$$
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