Suppose two masses M = 6.0 kg and m = 3.0 kg are connected by a massless rope as shown in the figure below. The pulley has radius 30 cm. The system is accelerating at a rate of a = 1.0 m/s2 (M moving to the right and m downward). Assume there is no friction, and g = 10 m/s2. i. Find the tension in the rope on both sides of the pulley?  ii. What is the net torque on the pulley? (Note: the two masses torque the pulley in opposite directions)  iii. What is the moment of inertia, I, of the pulley? ( Note: use a = Rα)

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Suppose two masses M = 6.0 kg and m = 3.0 kg are connected by a massless rope as shown in the figure below. The pulley has radius 30 cm. The system is accelerating at a rate of a = 1.0 m/s(M moving to the right and m downward). Assume there is no friction, and g = 10 m/s2.

i. Find the tension in the rope on both sides of the pulley? 

ii. What is the net torque on the pulley? (Note: the two masses torque the pulley in opposite directions) 

iii. What is the moment of inertia, I, of the pulley? ( Note: use a = Rα)

 

 

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