Question Details

If a cycle wheel of radius 4 m completes one revolution in two seconds. Then acceleration of the cycle will be

Options

A

π² m / s²

B

2π² m / s²

C

4π² m / s²

D

8π² m / s²

Correct Answer :

4π² m / s²

Solution :

The correct option is 4π² m / s².

To find the acceleration of the cycle wheel, we can analyze the motion of a point on the rim of the wheel. Since the wheel is executing uniform circular motion, any point on its rim experiences a centripetal acceleration directed towards the center of the wheel.

The formula for centripetal acceleration is given by:
a=ω2r
where:
- a is the centripetal acceleration,
- ω is the angular velocity,
- r is the radius of the wheel.

First, we calculate the angular velocity (ω). The angular velocity is defined as:
ω=2πT
where T is the time period of one revolution.

According to the problem statement:
- Radius, r=4 m
- Time period, T=2 s

Substituting T=2 s into the angular velocity formula:
ω=2π2=π rad/s

Now, substituting the values of ω and r into the acceleration formula:
a=π2×4
a=4π2 m/s2

Thus, the acceleration of the cycle wheel is 4π2 m/s2.

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