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Ferris Wheel: Rotational Motion and Angular Displacement, Angular Velocity and Angular Acceleration

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A Ferris wheel rotates at an angular velocity of 0.24 rad/s. Starting from rest, it reaches its operating speed with an average angular acceleration of 0.030 rad/s^2. How long does it take the wheel to come up to operating speed?

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