Density Formula:
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The formula calculates the density of material for a solid disc under radial stress at its center. It relates density to radial stress, angular velocity, Poisson's ratio, and the outer radius of the disc.
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Explanation: The formula calculates material density based on the stress distribution in a rotating solid disc, accounting for material properties and rotational dynamics.
Details: Accurate density calculation is crucial for material selection, structural design, and predicting the behavior of rotating components in mechanical systems.
Tips: Enter radial stress in Pascal, angular velocity in rad/s, Poisson's ratio (typically between 0.1-0.5), and outer radius in meters. All values must be positive.
Q1: What is radial stress in a rotating disc?
A: Radial stress is the stress component acting perpendicular to the radius of the disc, caused by centrifugal forces during rotation.
Q2: How does angular velocity affect density calculation?
A: Higher angular velocities increase centrifugal forces, which affects the stress distribution and thus the calculated density.
Q3: What is Poisson's ratio and why is it important?
A: Poisson's ratio describes how a material deforms in directions perpendicular to applied stress. It's crucial for accurate stress analysis.
Q4: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: This formula assumes homogeneous material properties, constant thickness, and elastic behavior within the material's limits.
Q5: What are typical density values for engineering materials?
A: Common engineering materials range from about 1000 kg/m³ for plastics to 8000 kg/m³ for steels and 2700 kg/m³ for aluminum.