Angular Acceleration Calculation: Solving Problems with Missed Physics Notes

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The discussion revolves around calculating angular acceleration and related parameters for a wheel, including its radius, mass, and the effects of applied torque. The problem is situated within the context of rotational dynamics in physics.

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  • Participants explore the relationship between angular acceleration and torque, question how to relate moment of inertia to mass, and discuss assumptions regarding constant acceleration. Some participants express uncertainty about specific calculations and seek guidance on parts of the problem.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants attempting calculations while others are questioning their approaches and seeking clarification on concepts. There is an exchange of ideas regarding the relationships between torque, force, and angular acceleration.

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Participants note the challenge of missing foundational notes and the implications this has on understanding the problem. There is a recognition of potential gaps in information that may affect the calculations.

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I missed a week of school because of a virus. During that week, I missed taking a lot of physics notes. When I returned, I received a problem from my teacher that he wants me to solve. I have the notes now but I don't understand them because they weren't taught to me, so may someone please help me with doing this problem.

1) a) Determine angular acceleration of a wheel, which has a velocity of 200 rad/min after rotating for 1.5s from start.
b) If the wheel has a rotational inertia of 5500 kgm2(squared), what would be its radius if 5000 N of forced had been applied?
c) If the same wheel, having reached a final velocity of 200 rad/min, were slowed down with a constant torque of 10,000 NM applied (with same radius), how long would it take to stop the wheel?
d.) How much force was applied?
e.) Determine the mass of the wheel. (the wheel is a solid disk)

Again, your help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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1a) Assume constant acceleration from rest state
1b) How are torques related to angular accelerations?
1c) as in 1b)

e) How can you relate moment of inertia to mass?

1d) How is torque in 1c) related to force?
 
Ok, here's what I'm thinking.

a.) (200/60)rad/min = (10/3)rad/s
Angular Acceleration = (dW/dT)
(3.33rad/s)/(1.5s) = 2.22 rad/s^2

b.) I = MR^2 F = Ma
5000N = (M)(2.22rad/s^2)
M = 2252.25 kgm/rad

I = MR^2
(5500kgm^2) = (2252.25kgm/rad)(R^2)
R = 1.56 m/rad

c.) No idea. Please Help
d.) No idea. Please Help
e.) No idea. Please Help
 
Maybe for part C I can do this...

Angular Displacement = (W^2-Wo^2)/(2*Angular Acceleration)
= (11.11rad^2/s^2)/(4.44rad/s^2)
= 2.5 rad
Angular Displacement = (t/2)(Wo+W)
=(2.5 rad) = (t/2)*(10/3rad/s)
=(2.5 rad)/(3.33rad/s)
= .75s = (t/2)
t = 1.5 s

Now, I think I solved that part, but I didn't end up using Torque or the Radius, so my answer could be wrong. Please reply with any comments
 

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