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Rotational dynamics – problems and solutions

1. A force F applied to a cord wrapped around a cylinder pulley. The torque is 2 N m and the moment
of inertia is 1 kg m2,, what is the angular acceleration of the cylinder.

Known :
Torque (τ) = 2 N m
The moment of inertia (I) = 1 kg m2
Wanted : The angular acceleration of cylinder
Solution :
Στ = I α
Στ = net torque, I = moment of inertia, α = angular acceleration

Angular acceleration of cylinder :

α = Στ / I = 2 / 1 = 2 rad/s2

2. A force F applied to a cord wrapped around a cylinder pulley. The magnitude of force is 10 N, the
radius of cylinder is 0.2 m and the moment of inertia is 1 kg m2,. What is the angular acceleration of the
cylinder.

Known :
Force (F) = 10 N
Radius of cylinder (R) = 0.2 m
The moment of inertia (I) = 1 kg m2
Wanted : The angular acceleration of cylinder.
Solution :
τ=FR
τ = torque, F = force, R = radius of cylinder

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