The coefficient of speed fluctuation is defined as $ \frac{\omega_{max} - \omega_{min}} {(\omega_{max} + \omega_{min})/2}$. The coefficient of fluctuation of energy is defined as $ \frac{E_{max} - E_{min}}{E_{mean}}$. If the question implies the latter, the calculation yields 4/3.
Find the coefficient of speed fluctuation of a flywheel if the ratio of $\omega_{\max}/ \omega_{\min}$ is 2. - (5) Question not attempted
Asked in Assistant Eng. (Mechanical) Competitive Examination, 2023 · Topic: Mechanics (Rotational Dynamics and Moment of Inertia)
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