
Intercept at constant angular acceleration
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The objects can intersect when they coincide in angle at the same instant. To achieve this, they must move from their respective initial angles and angular velocities with angular accelerations that allow them to coincide in angle and time at the end of the journey.
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Variation of angular velocity and duration
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In a scenario of two-body motion, the first one alters the angular velocity difference of the first body (\Delta\omega_1) during the travel time of first object (\Delta t_1) with the angular acceleration of the first body (\alpha_1).
\alpha_1 \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega_1 }{ \Delta t_1 } |
Subsequently, the second body advances, altering the angular velocity difference of the second body (\Delta\omega_2) during the travel time of second object (\Delta t_2) with the angular acceleration of the second body (\alpha_2).
\alpha_2 \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega_2 }{ \Delta t_2 } |
Graphically represented, we obtain a velocity-time diagram as shown below:
The key here is that the values the angular velocity difference of the first body (\Delta\omega_1) and the angular velocity difference of the second body (\Delta\omega_2), and the values the travel time of first object (\Delta t_1) and the travel time of second object (\Delta t_2), are such that both bodies coincide in angle and time.
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Angular velocity and intersection times
Concept 
In the case of two bodies, the motion of the first can be described by a function involving the points the initial angular velocity of the first body (\omega_{01}), the final angular velocity of the first body (\omega_1), the intersection time (t), and the initial time of first object (t_1), represented by a line with a slope of the angular acceleration of the first body (\alpha_1):
\omega_1 = \omega_{01} + \alpha_1 ( t - t_1 ) |
For the motion of the second body, defined by the points the initial angular velocity of the second body (\omega_{02}), the final angular velocity of the second body (\omega_2), the initial time of second object (t_2), and the intersection time (t), a second line with a slope of the angular acceleration of the second body (\alpha_2) is utilized:
\omega_2 = \omega_{02} + \alpha_2 ( t - t_2 ) |
This is represented as:
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Evolution of the angle of the bodies
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In the case of a two-body motion, the angle at which the trajectory of the first ends coincides with that of the second body at the angle of intersection (\theta).
Similarly, the time at which the trajectory of the first ends coincides with that of the second body at the intersection time (t).
For the first body, the angle of intersection (\theta) depends on the initial angle of the first body (\theta_1), the initial angular velocity of the first body (\omega_{01}), the angular acceleration of the first body (\alpha_1), the initial time of first object (t_1), as follows:
\theta = \theta_1 + \omega_{01} ( t - t_1 )+\displaystyle\frac{1}{2} \alpha_1 ( t - t_1 )^2 |
While for the second body, the angle of intersection (\theta) depends on the initial angle of the second body (\theta_2), the initial angular velocity of the second body (\omega_{02}), the angular acceleration of the second body (\alpha_2), the initial time of second object (t_2), as follows:
\theta = \theta_2 + \omega_{02} ( t - t_2 )+\displaystyle\frac{1}{2} \alpha_2 ( t - t_2 )^2 |
This is represented as:
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a_1 = r \alpha_1
a = r * alpha
a_2 = r \alpha_2
a = r * alpha
\alpha_1 \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega_1 }{ \Delta t_1 }
alpha_m = Domega / Dt
\alpha_2 \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega_2 }{ \Delta t_2 }
alpha_m = Domega / Dt
\Delta\omega_1 = \omega_1 - \omega_{01}
Domega = omega - omega_0
\Delta\omega_2 = \omega_2 - \omega_{02}
Domega = omega - omega_0
\Delta t_1 \equiv t - t_1
Dt = t - t_0
\Delta t_2 \equiv t - t_2
Dt = t - t_0
\Delta\theta_1 = \theta - \theta_1
Dtheta = theta - theta_0
\Delta\theta_2 = \theta - \theta_2
Dtheta = theta - theta_0
\omega_1 = \omega_{01} + \alpha_1 ( t - t_1 )
omega = omega_0 + alpha_0 * ( t - t_0 )
\omega_2 = \omega_{02} + \alpha_2 ( t - t_2 )
omega = omega_0 + alpha_0 * ( t - t_0 )
\theta = \theta_1 + \omega_{01} ( t - t_1 )+\displaystyle\frac{1}{2} \alpha_1 ( t - t_1 )^2
theta = theta_0 + omega_0 *( t - t_0 )+ alpha_0 *( t - t_0 )^2/2
\theta = \theta_2 + \omega_{02} ( t - t_2 )+\displaystyle\frac{1}{2} \alpha_2 ( t - t_2 )^2
theta = theta_0 + omega_0 *( t - t_0 )+ alpha_0 *( t - t_0 )^2/2
\theta = \theta_1 +\displaystyle\frac{ \omega_1 ^2- \omega_{01} ^2}{2 \alpha_1 }
theta = theta_0 +( omega ^2 - omega_0 ^2)/(2* alpha_0 )
\theta = \theta_2 +\displaystyle\frac{ \omega_2 ^2- \omega_{02} ^2}{2 \alpha_2 }
theta = theta_0 +( omega ^2 - omega_0 ^2)/(2* alpha_0 )
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Variation of angular speeds (1)
Equation 
Acceleration is defined as the change in angular velocity per unit of time.
Therefore, the angular acceleration the difference in Angular Speeds (\Delta\omega) can be expressed in terms of the angular velocity the angular Speed (\omega) and time the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) as follows:
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Variation of angular speeds (2)
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Acceleration is defined as the change in angular velocity per unit of time.
Therefore, the angular acceleration the difference in Angular Speeds (\Delta\omega) can be expressed in terms of the angular velocity the angular Speed (\omega) and time the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) as follows:
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Elapsed time (1)
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To describe the motion of an object, we need to calculate the time elapsed (\Delta t). This magnitude is obtained by measuring the start Time (t_0) and the the time (t) of said motion. The duration is determined by subtracting the initial time from the final time:
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Elapsed time (2)
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To describe the motion of an object, we need to calculate the time elapsed (\Delta t). This magnitude is obtained by measuring the start Time (t_0) and the the time (t) of said motion. The duration is determined by subtracting the initial time from the final time:
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Mean Angular Acceleration (1)
Equation 
The rate at which angular velocity changes over time is defined as the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}). To measure it, we need to observe the difference in Angular Speeds (\Delta\omega) and the time elapsed (\Delta t).
The equation describing the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}) is as follows:
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The definition of average angular acceleration is based on the angle covered
\Delta\omega = \omega - \omega_0 |
and the elapsed time
\Delta t \equiv t - t_0 |
The relationship between the two is defined as the average angular acceleration
\bar{\alpha} \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega }{ \Delta t } |
within that time interval.
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Mean Angular Acceleration (2)
Equation 
The rate at which angular velocity changes over time is defined as the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}). To measure it, we need to observe the difference in Angular Speeds (\Delta\omega) and the time elapsed (\Delta t).
The equation describing the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}) is as follows:
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The definition of average angular acceleration is based on the angle covered
\Delta\omega = \omega - \omega_0 |
and the elapsed time
\Delta t \equiv t - t_0 |
The relationship between the two is defined as the average angular acceleration
\bar{\alpha} \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega }{ \Delta t } |
within that time interval.
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Angular velocity with constant angular acceleration (1)
Equation 
With the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), the angular Speed (\omega) forms a linear relationship with the time (t), incorporating the variables the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) and the start Time (t_0) as follows:
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If we assume that the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}) is constant, equivalent to the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), then the following equation applies:
\bar{\alpha} = \alpha_0 |
Therefore, considering the difference in Angular Speeds (\Delta\omega) along with the angular Speed (\omega) and the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0):
\Delta\omega = \omega - \omega_0 |
and the time elapsed (\Delta t) in relation to the time (t) and the start Time (t_0):
\Delta t \equiv t - t_0 |
the equation for the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}):
\bar{\alpha} \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega }{ \Delta t } |
can be expressed as:
\alpha_0 = \alpha = \displaystyle\frac{\Delta \omega}{\Delta t} = \displaystyle\frac{\omega - \omega_0}{t - t_0}
Solving this, we obtain:
\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 ) |
This equation represents a straight line in the angular velocity versus time plane.
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Angular velocity with constant angular acceleration (2)
Equation 
With the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), the angular Speed (\omega) forms a linear relationship with the time (t), incorporating the variables the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) and the start Time (t_0) as follows:
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If we assume that the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}) is constant, equivalent to the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), then the following equation applies:
\bar{\alpha} = \alpha_0 |
Therefore, considering the difference in Angular Speeds (\Delta\omega) along with the angular Speed (\omega) and the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0):
\Delta\omega = \omega - \omega_0 |
and the time elapsed (\Delta t) in relation to the time (t) and the start Time (t_0):
\Delta t \equiv t - t_0 |
the equation for the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}):
\bar{\alpha} \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega }{ \Delta t } |
can be expressed as:
\alpha_0 = \alpha = \displaystyle\frac{\Delta \omega}{\Delta t} = \displaystyle\frac{\omega - \omega_0}{t - t_0}
Solving this, we obtain:
\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 ) |
This equation represents a straight line in the angular velocity versus time plane.
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Angle at Constant Angular Acceleration (1)
Equation 
Given that the total displacement corresponds to the area under the angular velocity versus time curve, in the case of a constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), it is determined that the displacement the angle (\theta) with the variables the initial Angle (\theta_0), the time (t), the start Time (t_0), and the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) is as follows:
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In the case of the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), the angular Speed (\omega) as a function of the time (t) follows a linear relationship with the start Time (t_0) and the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) in the form of:
\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 ) |
Given that the angular displacement is equal to the area under the angular velocity-time curve, in this case, one can add the contributions of the rectangle:
\omega_0(t-t_0)
and the triangle:
\displaystyle\frac{1}{2}\alpha_0(t-t_0)^2
This leads us to the expression for the angle (\theta) and the initial Angle (\theta_0):
\theta = \theta_0 + \omega_0 ( t - t_0 )+\displaystyle\frac{1}{2} \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 )^2 |
This expression corresponds to the general form of a parabola.
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Angle at Constant Angular Acceleration (2)
Equation 
Given that the total displacement corresponds to the area under the angular velocity versus time curve, in the case of a constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), it is determined that the displacement the angle (\theta) with the variables the initial Angle (\theta_0), the time (t), the start Time (t_0), and the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) is as follows:
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In the case of the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), the angular Speed (\omega) as a function of the time (t) follows a linear relationship with the start Time (t_0) and the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) in the form of:
\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 ) |
Given that the angular displacement is equal to the area under the angular velocity-time curve, in this case, one can add the contributions of the rectangle:
\omega_0(t-t_0)
and the triangle:
\displaystyle\frac{1}{2}\alpha_0(t-t_0)^2
This leads us to the expression for the angle (\theta) and the initial Angle (\theta_0):
\theta = \theta_0 + \omega_0 ( t - t_0 )+\displaystyle\frac{1}{2} \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 )^2 |
This expression corresponds to the general form of a parabola.
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Braking angle as a function of angular velocity (1)
Equation 
In the case of the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), the function of the angular Speed (\omega) with respect to the time (t), along with additional variables the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) and the start Time (t_0), is expressed by the equation:
\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 ) |
From this equation, it is possible to calculate the relationship between the angle (\theta) and the initial Angle (\theta_0), as well as the change in angular velocity:
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If we solve for time in the equation of the angular Speed (\omega) that includes the variables the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0), the time (t), the start Time (t_0), and the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0):
\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 ) |
we obtain the following expression for time:
t - t_0 = \displaystyle\frac{\omega - \omega_0}{\alpha_0}
This solution can be substituted into the equation to calculate the angle (\theta) using the initial Angle (\theta_0) as follows:
\theta = \theta_0 + \omega_0 ( t - t_0 )+\displaystyle\frac{1}{2} \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 )^2 |
which results in the following equation:
\theta = \theta_0 +\displaystyle\frac{ \omega ^2- \omega_0 ^2}{2 \alpha_0 } |
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Braking angle as a function of angular velocity (2)
Equation 
In the case of the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0), the function of the angular Speed (\omega) with respect to the time (t), along with additional variables the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0) and the start Time (t_0), is expressed by the equation:
\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 ) |
From this equation, it is possible to calculate the relationship between the angle (\theta) and the initial Angle (\theta_0), as well as the change in angular velocity:
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If we solve for time in the equation of the angular Speed (\omega) that includes the variables the initial Angular Speed (\omega_0), the time (t), the start Time (t_0), and the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0):
\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 ) |
we obtain the following expression for time:
t - t_0 = \displaystyle\frac{\omega - \omega_0}{\alpha_0}
This solution can be substituted into the equation to calculate the angle (\theta) using the initial Angle (\theta_0) as follows:
\theta = \theta_0 + \omega_0 ( t - t_0 )+\displaystyle\frac{1}{2} \alpha_0 ( t - t_0 )^2 |
which results in the following equation:
\theta = \theta_0 +\displaystyle\frac{ \omega ^2- \omega_0 ^2}{2 \alpha_0 } |
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Angle Difference (1)
Equation 
To describe the rotation of an object, we need to determine the angle variation (\Delta\theta). This is achieved by subtracting the initial Angle (\theta_0) from the angle (\theta), which is reached by the object during its rotation:
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Angle Difference (2)
Equation 
To describe the rotation of an object, we need to determine the angle variation (\Delta\theta). This is achieved by subtracting the initial Angle (\theta_0) from the angle (\theta), which is reached by the object during its rotation:
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Acceleration and Angular Acceleration (1)
Equation 
If we divide the relationship between the mean Speed (\bar{v}), the radio (r), and the mean angular velocity (\bar{\omega}), expressed in the following equation:
v = r \omega |
by the value of the time elapsed (\Delta t), we can obtain the factor that allows us to calculate the angular acceleration along the orbit:
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Given that the mean Acceleration (\bar{a}) equals the speed Diference (\Delta v) and the time elapsed (\Delta t) according to
\bar{a} \equiv\displaystyle\frac{ \Delta v }{ \Delta t } |
and the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}) equals the difference in Angular Speeds (\Delta\omega) and the time elapsed (\Delta t) as per
\bar{\alpha} \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega }{ \Delta t } |
it follows that
\bar{a}=\displaystyle\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}=r\displaystyle\frac{\Delta\omega}{\Delta t}=\bar{\alpha}
Assuming that the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}) is equal to the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0)
\bar{\alpha} = \alpha_0 |
and assuming that the mean Acceleration (\bar{a}) equals the constant Acceleration (a_0)
a_0 = \bar{a} |
then the following equation is obtained:
a = r \alpha |
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Acceleration and Angular Acceleration (2)
Equation 
If we divide the relationship between the mean Speed (\bar{v}), the radio (r), and the mean angular velocity (\bar{\omega}), expressed in the following equation:
v = r \omega |
by the value of the time elapsed (\Delta t), we can obtain the factor that allows us to calculate the angular acceleration along the orbit:
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Given that the mean Acceleration (\bar{a}) equals the speed Diference (\Delta v) and the time elapsed (\Delta t) according to
\bar{a} \equiv\displaystyle\frac{ \Delta v }{ \Delta t } |
and the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}) equals the difference in Angular Speeds (\Delta\omega) and the time elapsed (\Delta t) as per
\bar{\alpha} \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta\omega }{ \Delta t } |
it follows that
\bar{a}=\displaystyle\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}=r\displaystyle\frac{\Delta\omega}{\Delta t}=\bar{\alpha}
Assuming that the mean Angular Acceleration (\bar{\alpha}) is equal to the constant Angular Acceleration (\alpha_0)
\bar{\alpha} = \alpha_0 |
and assuming that the mean Acceleration (\bar{a}) equals the constant Acceleration (a_0)
a_0 = \bar{a} |
then the following equation is obtained:
a = r \alpha |
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