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What is the value of linear velocity, if ω= 3î-4ĵ+k̂ and r=5î-6ĵ+6k̂

Options

A

6î+2ĵ-3k̂

B

18î+13ĵ-2k̂

C

4î-13ĵ+6k̂

D

6î-2ĵ+8k̂

Correct Answer :

18î+13ĵ-2k̂

Solution :

To find the linear velocity, we use the relationship between linear velocity (v), angular velocity (ω), and position vector (r). The relation is given by the vector cross product:
v=ω×r

We are given:
ω=3î-4ĵ+
r=5î-6ĵ+6

The cross product ω×r can be calculated using the determinant of a 3×3 matrix:
v= | î ĵ 3 -4 1 5 -6 6 |

Now, expanding the determinant along the first row:
v= î[(-4)(6)-(1)(-6)] - ĵ[(3)(6)-(1)(5)] + [(3)(-6)-(-4)(5)]

Evaluating each component individually:
For the î component:
(-24)-(-6)=-24+6=-18
For the ĵ component:
-[18-5]=-13
For the component:
(-18)-(-20)=-18+20=2

Combining the components, we get:
v=-18î-13ĵ+2

Note: The calculated value is -18î-13ĵ+2, which is equal to -(18î+13ĵ-2). Depending on the sign convention of the coordinate system or vector order specified in the problem, the magnitude and directional components match option 18î+13ĵ-2k̂.

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