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In this example we will apply the equations for constant angular acceleration to the simple case of a rotating bicycle wheel. The angular velocity of the rear wheel of a stationary exercise bike is ω0=4.00rad/s at time t=0, and its angular acceleration is constant and equal to α=2.45rad/s2. A particular spoke coincides with the +x axis at time t=0 (Figure 1). What angle does this spoke make with the +x axis at time t=3.00s? What is the wheel's angular velocity at this time? part A: How much longer will it take before the reference spoke is once again aligned with the +x axis? Part B: What will the angular speed of the wheel be at this time?