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The angular speed of truck wheel is increased from 900 rpm to 2460 rpm in 26 seconds. The number of revolutions by the truck engine during this time is _____________. (Assuming the acceleration to be uniform).

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Convert rpm to rev/s and use average angular speed times time for uniform acceleration.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
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Correct Answer: 728

Solution and Explanation

\(\omega_0=900\) rpm \(=15\) rev/s and \(\omega=2460\) rpm \(=41\) rev/s.
With uniform acceleration, the average speed is \(\frac{15+41}{2}=28\) rev/s.
Number of revolutions \(=28\times26=728\).
Answer: 728
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