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ricles
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- Homework Statement
- A solid cylinder A of uniform mass given ##m_1## can rotate freely along an axis fixed to a support B of given mass ##m_2##, also given. A constant force ##F## is applied at the extremity (point ##k##) of a light thread firmly rolled in the cylinder. The friction between the support and the horizontal place is negligible. Find the acceleration at point ##k##.
- Relevant Equations
- Equations of linear and rotational motion.
This comes from a list of exercises, and setting ##m_1 = 5.4kg##, ##m_2 = 9.3kg## and ##F=5N##, the answer should yield ##2.19m/s^2## (of course, supposing the answer is right).
If I knew the radius ##R## of the cylinder, I could find its momentum and use it to find the linear acceleration. I'm really mystified on how to go about this problem without the radius
(sorry for the poor drawing :p)
If I knew the radius ##R## of the cylinder, I could find its momentum and use it to find the linear acceleration. I'm really mystified on how to go about this problem without the radius
(sorry for the poor drawing :p)