Angular acceleration of a pulley

In summary: And m is the mass of the bucket.In summary, the conversation discusses finding the linear and angular acceleration of a bucket attached to a pulley, as well as the distance the bucket will drop in 1.5 seconds. The equations used are a=g/(1+ (I/mr^2)) and alpha=delta w/delta t, with the moment of inertia of the pulley being a key factor in the calculations.
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Homework Statement


A 2.70 kg bucket is attached to a disk-shaped pulley of radius 0.141 m and mass 0.792 kg. If the bucket is allowed to fall,
A- What is linear acceleration?
B- What is angular acceleration?
C- How far does the bucket drop in 1.5 s?

Homework Equations


a=g/(1+ (I/mr^2))
alpha=delta w/delta t

The Attempt at a Solution


i tried using both equations for a and b, but they both came up wrong
 
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Show your calculations.
 
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9.8/(1+(2.7*.141^2)=4.9
but this didnt work for either answer, and i don't know how to get time out of this, so I am not real sure if you can use the second equation
 
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ryty said:
9.8/(1+(2.7*.141^2)=4.9
but this didnt work for either answer, and i don't know how to get time out of this, so I am not real sure if you can use the second equation
(2.7*.141^2) This is only M*R^2. Bur in the relevant equation you need
I/mr^2, where I is the moment of inertia of the pulley. Find this value.
 
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what about gravity, should i still use my original equation?
 
  • #6
After substituting the value of I, the acceleration a is
a = g/( 1 + M/2m)
 
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which m is which mass, is M the mass of the bucket, pulley or both? and is m the mass of the bucket, pulley or both?
 
  • #8
M is the mass of the pulley, because I is the moment of inertia of the pulley.
 

FAQ: Angular acceleration of a pulley

What is angular acceleration of a pulley?

Angular acceleration of a pulley refers to the rate of change of the angular velocity of a pulley. It is a measure of how quickly the pulley is accelerating or decelerating in its circular motion.

How is angular acceleration of a pulley calculated?

Angular acceleration of a pulley can be calculated by dividing the change in angular velocity by the change in time. This can be represented by the formula α = (ω2 - ω1) / (t2 - t1), where α is the angular acceleration, ω is the angular velocity, and t is the time.

What is the unit of measurement for angular acceleration of a pulley?

The unit of measurement for angular acceleration of a pulley is radians per second squared (rad/s^2). This unit represents the change in angular velocity per unit of time.

What factors affect the angular acceleration of a pulley?

The angular acceleration of a pulley is affected by the applied torque, the moment of inertia of the pulley, and any external forces acting on the pulley. The direction of the applied torque also affects the direction of the angular acceleration.

How does angular acceleration of a pulley impact the motion of objects connected to it?

The angular acceleration of a pulley can impact the motion of objects connected to it by changing the speed and direction of their linear motion. This can be seen in systems such as a pulley and weight system, where the angular acceleration of the pulley can cause the weight to accelerate or decelerate.

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