Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Rolling, Torque, and Angular Momentum - Problems - Page 326: 79b

Answer

$\frac{I_A}{I_B} = \frac{1}{9}$

Work Step by Step

Since the belt does not slip, the linear velocity $v$ on the rim of each wheel must be equal. Let the angular speed of wheel A be $\omega_A$ $\omega_A = \frac{v}{R_A}$ We can find an expression for the angular speed of wheel B: $\omega_B = \frac{v}{R_B}$ $\omega_B = \frac{v}{3R_A}$ $\omega_B = \frac{\omega_A}{3}$ We can find the ratio of $\frac{I_A}{I_B}$ if the two wheels have the same rotational kinetic energy: $K_A=K_B$ $\frac{1}{2}~I_A~\omega_A^2 = \frac{1}{2}~I_B~\omega_B^2$ $\frac{I_A}{I_B} = \frac{\omega_B^2}{\omega_A^2}$ $\frac{I_A}{I_B} = \frac{(\frac{\omega_A}{3})^2}{\omega_A^2}$ $\frac{I_A}{I_B} = \frac{1}{9}$
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