Conceptual Dynamics - Independent Learning

Pure Rotation - Conceptual Example 4.2-5

 

A cat sits without slipping on the edge of a spinning disk.  The disk is turning in the direction shown and slowing down.

 

 

At the instant shown, what is the direction of the radial component of the cat's acceleration?

 







 

 

 

At the instant shown, what is the direction of the tangential component of the cat's acceleration?

 







 

 

 

At the instant shown, what is the direction of the angular velocity of the cat?