Calculating Rotational Energy of Disk After Forces Applied

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A uniform disk with a mass of 9.32 kg and a radius of 1.37 m is subjected to three forces, each of 340 N, applied in different directions. The problem requires calculating the rotational energy of the disk after 1.5 seconds of force application, starting from rest. The relevant equations include the moment of inertia, torque, angular acceleration, and the formula for rotational energy. The user confirms their approach by substituting values into the energy equation after determining angular velocity. The calculations provided are deemed correct by another participant in the discussion.
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Homework Statement



A uniform disk with mass m = 9.32 kg and radius R = 1.37 m lies in the x-y plane and centered at the origin. Three forces act in the +y-direction on the disk: 1) a force 340 N at the edge of the disk on the +x-axis, 2) a force 340 N at the edge of the disk on the –y-axis, and 3) a force 340 N acts at the edge of the disk at an angle θ = 30° above the –x-axis.

Q: If the disk starts from rest, what is the rotational energy of the disk after the forces have been applied for t = 1.5 s?

Homework Equations



I=1/2*mR^2
τ=I*alpha
ω=ωi+alpha*t
E=1/2*I*ω^2


The Attempt at a Solution


I just want to check whether my working is correct or not.

I use ω=ωi+alpha*t which ωi is zero,then i sub in the values to E=1/2*I*ω^2 to find the rotational energy.
Please help me check my workings is it right?
Thank you.
 
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ctwokay said:
I=1/2*mR^2
τ=I*alpha
ω=ωi+alpha*t
E=1/2*I*ω^2

I use ω=ωi+alpha*t which ωi is zero,then i sub in the values to E=1/2*I*ω^2 to find the rotational energy.

yes, that's fine! :smile:
 
thank you very much
 
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