Question: A small plane has a propeller that has a radius of 1.25 m. The pilot turns on the engine and the blade of the propeller

A small plane has a propeller that has a radius of 1.25 m. The pilot turns on the engine and the blade of the propeller spins up to 171 rad/s as it accelerates at 70.0 rad/s2.

A. How long does it take the propeller to get to full speed?

B. What is the angular displacement of the propeller during this time?

C. How many revolutions does it pass through during this time?

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