University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotation of Rigid Bodies - Problems - Exercises - Page 299: 9.70

Answer

$\omega = \sqrt{\frac{4g}{3R}}$

Work Step by Step

We can find the moment of inertia of the system. $I = mR^2+ \frac{1}{2}mR^2 = \frac{3}{2}mR^2$ We can use conservation of energy to find the angular speed. $KE = PE$ $\frac{1}{2}I\omega^2 = mgR$ $\frac{1}{2}(\frac{3}{2}mR^2)\omega^2 = mgR$ $\frac{3}{4}R\omega^2 = g$ $\omega = \sqrt{\frac{4g}{3R}}$
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