Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0133942651
ISBN 13: 978-0-13394-265-1

Chapter 4 - Kinematics in Two Dimensions - Stop to Think 4.7 - Page 101: 1

Answer

c

Work Step by Step

The fan is spinning clockwise, which is in the negative direction of rotation, so $\omega$ is negative. Since the fan is slowing down, it is accelerating in the direction opposite of motion, becoming less negative, which means $\alpha$ must be positive.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.