Ok then since I am wrong then formula for torque is wrong

In summary, we have a uniform disk with a mass of 3.13kg and a radius of .193m being subjected to a force F applied at an angle of 45.8° to the radius. The disk starts at rest and reaches a frequency of 61.1 revolutions per second after rotating through an angle of 609 radians. By calculating the torque and using the average angular velocity, we find that the magnitude of force F is 51.0N.
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sweetpete28
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Force F is applied to the rim of a uniform disk (M=3.13kg, R=.193m). The disk is mounted on a fixed frictionless axis through its center, and the force is applied at an angle β=45.8° to the radius. The disk starts at rest, and reaches frequency f = 61.1 revolutions per second after rotating through an angle θ = 609 radians.

What is the magnitude of force F?

Torque = FRsinβ

Torque = I∂

∂ = ωf - ωi / t

ωf = 2∏f = 383.9026 rad/s

ωf = θ/t; 609 rad / 383.9026 rad/s = 1.586, so t = 1.586 s

∂ = 383.9026 / 1.586 = 242.005 rad/s^2

Torque = (1/2)(MR^2)(∂)
Torque = (1/2)(3.13)(.193)^2(242.005) = 14.1076

14.1076 = F(.193)(sin 45.8)
F = 102 N

But 102 N is wrong so I guess Torque really does not = FRsinβ


Can anyone help here...cause I have no clue why or how this could be wrong...
 
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sweetpete28 said:
ωf = 2∏f = 383.9026 rad/s
Good. That's the final angular velocity.
ωf = θ/t; 609 rad / 383.9026 rad/s = 1.586, so t = 1.586 s
Careful. Do not assume that the angular velocity is constant. Redo this. (What's the average angular velocity?)
 
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ωf = 2∏f = 383.9026 rad/s

So [itex]\omega = 2\pi[/itex]?
 
  • #4
tms said:
So [itex]\omega = 2\pi[/itex]?
I think he meant ωf = 2∏f.
 
  • #5
Thanks Doc Al!

You're right!

ωavg = 0 + 383.9026 / 2 = 191.9513 rad/s so t= 609 rad / 191.9513 rad/s = 3.17267 s and ∂ = 383.9026 / 3.17267 = 121.002 rad/s^2 so...

Torque = (1/2)(3.13)(.193)^2(121.002) = 7.0538

and F = 7.0538 / (.193)(sin 45.8) = 51.0N...right?
 
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Looks good!
 

What is the formula for torque?

The formula for torque is T = F x r x sin(θ), where T is the torque, F is the force applied, r is the distance from the pivot point, and θ is the angle between the force and the lever arm.

What is the unit of torque?

The unit of torque is Newton-meter (Nm) in the SI system or pound-foot (lb-ft) in the Imperial system.

How is torque different from force?

While force is a push or pull acting upon an object, torque is a measure of the force's tendency to rotate an object about an axis. In other words, torque is a measure of rotational force.

What factors affect torque?

The factors that affect torque include the magnitude of the force, the distance from the pivot point, and the angle between the force and the lever arm.

Can torque be negative?

Yes, torque can be negative. This indicates that the rotational force is acting in the opposite direction of the positive direction. It is also possible for torque to be zero, which means there is no rotational force present.

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