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Homework Statement
Two discs of radius R and r are fixed to each other, i.e., they rotate
together. Strings are wound around both discs and two equal masses M
are connected to the ends of the strings (see Figure 1). Find the angular
accelerations of the discs, the accelerations of the masses and indicate
the direction of rotation of the discs (neglect the rotational inertia of the
discs).
http://www.physics.louisville.edu/wkomp/teaching/summer2005/p298/quizzes/quiz4.pdf
The diagram looks like question 3 from above webpage except with the masses being equal.
Homework Equations
at=αr
F=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
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The problem I have while attempting a solution is that the question tells me to neglect the rotational inertia (moment of inertia). However, if we consider the moment of inertia, it is obvious that the system will rotate to the right since the smaller wheel has a smaller moment of inertia.
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