[Math] How to integrate acceleration to find velocity

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I am really confused on how to convert a formula I have for acceleration to find the velocity at that point. The equation is:

$$a=\omega^2\cdot52.24\cdot\cos(\theta)$$

where $\omega$ is the angular velocity in radians per second and $\theta$ is the angle it is at (starting at 0)

I want to find the velocity at this point but have no idea how. I know I have to integrate, but what do I integrate exactly? And how would I write it out?

I have entered $\int_0^1\omega(t)^2\cdot52.24\cdot cos(0)\,dt\,$ into Wolfram Alpha but it just spits out the same as the answer.

Best Answer

The equation you have is probably giving you the acceleration in circular motion. The acceleration is towards the center and the velocity is tangential. In that case you should not be integrating the acceleration to get the velocity. You should use the fact that in uniform circular motion $a=\omega^2r$, so $r=52.24$. Then the velocity is just $v=\omega r$

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