Okay so I plugged it all in and got this:
(2/5)m(r^2)(a/r)=(((m1g)-(m1a))-(m2a))R
I plug in all the correct numbers but the issue is I still get the wrong answer. Did I write my equation correctly? Should I be getting the right answer and I am probably doing a math error?
Hm... Okay, they actually do make a lot of sense! My only question is, for the m_1a=m_1g-T_1 equation, what would a be? Because isn't the acceleration of the weight dependant on gravity?
Alright, here is my best attempt. I am trying to do what you have stated, but I am not sure how without equaling it to something. But here it is:
Force balance on cart: T2 only, because no other force is acting on the cart.
For balance on weight: T1-mg
Moment balance on pulley: I'm a little...
I actually think I found a and it makes sense... Now here is my work for (b).
Σt=Ia
T-mg=(6.125*10^-5kgm^2)a
T-3.92N= (6.125*10^-5kgm^2)a
Not sure how to find T though... Did I even set that up correctly? Any advice on where to go from here?
I actually think I found a and it makes sense... Now here is my work for (b).
Σt=Ia
T-mg=(6.125*10^-5kgm^2)a
T-3.92N= (6.125*10^-5kgm^2)a
Not sure how to find T though... Did I even set that up correctly? Any advice on where to go from here?