618670-09-69P AID: 44992 | 13/3/2019

Here, we will make use of kinematics to find the acceleration of the block.
1
h = vt+ at 2
2
As the block starts from rest, v = 0
Therefore,
1
h = at 2
2
2h
a= 2
t
m
a = 1.5 2
s

Now, apply newton’s second law on the falling block

Fnet = ma
mg - T = ma
T = mg - ma
T = 68.06 N
Now, using concept of torque
τ = Tr
0.640
τ = 68.06×
2
τ = 21.77 N.m

Relation between linear and angular acceleration,

a
α=
r
rad
α = 4.6875 2
s
Therefore,
τ = Iα
τ
I=
α
I = 4.644 Kg.m2