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rotational mechanics (Question)

pracheetee saidThu, 15 Oct 2009 18:12:12 -0000 ( Link )

A spot light rotates in a vertical plane with a constant angular speed of 0.1 rad/sec. The spot of light moves along the wall at the distance of 3m. What is the velocity of the spot P, when angle of rotation is 45 degrees? {given ans (0.6 m/s)}

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  1. inderjeet18 saidFri, 23 Oct 2009 14:13:33 -0000 ( Link )

    y = D tanα Speed v = dy/dt = D sec2α dα/dt = D sec2α ω = 3 (sec245) 0.1 = 0.6 m/sec

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