Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 10 - Rotation - Problems - Page 293: 93

Answer

$\alpha = 4.6~rad/s^2$

Work Step by Step

Let $T$ be the tension in the cord. We can consider the forces on the block to write an expression for the tension $T$: $P - T = m~a$ $T = P - m~a$ We can consider the torque on the wheel to find the angular acceleration of the wheel: $\tau = I~\alpha$ $T~R = I~\alpha$ $(P - m~a)~R = I~\alpha$ $(P - m~\alpha~R)~R = I~\alpha$ $P~R - m~\alpha~R^2 = I~\alpha$ $P~R = I~\alpha+m~\alpha~R^2$ $\alpha = \frac{P~R}{I+m~R^2}$ $\alpha = \frac{(3.0~N)(0.20~m)}{(0.050~kg~m^2)+(2.0~kg)~(0.20~m)^2}$ $\alpha = 4.6~rad/s^2$
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