Solve Rotational Motion: Show Tension = 1/3 Disk Weight

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The discussion focuses on solving a rotational motion problem involving a uniform disk with radius R and mass M, where a string wrapped around the disk is attached to a fixed rod. The goal is to demonstrate that the tension in the string equals one-third of the disk's weight. The user initially calculated the tension using torque and moment of inertia, arriving at T = 1/2 Mg, which is incorrect. The correct approach requires considering the net torque and the relationship between tension, weight, and acceleration due to gravity.

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I have a diagram for this at http://snipurl.com/diagr

There is a uniform disk with radius R, mass M, it has a string wrapped around it and is attached to a fixed rod.
Part 1: Show the tension in the string is 1/3 the weight of the disk

what i have done for this is

[tex]Torque=Fd[/tex]
and setting the force equal to Tension
[tex]Torque=TR[/tex]
then [tex]\sum Torque=I\frac{a}{R}[/tex] and i used [tex]I=\frac{1}{2}MR^2[/tex]for the moment of inertia

Then [tex]TR=\frac{1}{2}MRa[/tex]
[tex]T=\frac{1}{2}Ma[/tex]
and then acceleration is just g, so i get the tension equals 1/2 the weight. where have i gone wrong?
 
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