A fan is rotating at a constant speed of 60 rpm. The fan has a diameter of 0.50 m and coasts to a stop in 30 seconds after being turned off.   How fast is the fan rotating before it is turned off With what  acceleration does the fan slow down

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A fan is rotating at a constant speed of 60 rpm. The fan has a diameter of 0.50 m and coasts to a stop in 30 seconds after being turned off.

 

How fast is the fan rotating before it is turned off

With what  acceleration does the fan slow down

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