From rotational KE to translational displacement

In summary, a stone of mass 1.40 kg attached to a light wire is released from rest on a frictionless pulley of mass 5.00 kg and radius 28.0 cm. As the stone falls, the wire unwinds without stretching or slipping, causing the pulley to rotate. The question asks for the distance the stone must fall in order for the pulley to have 3.10 J of kinetic energy. Using the equations for rotational kinetic energy and velocity, we can determine that the stone must fall a certain distance in order for the pulley to have 3.10 J of kinetic energy. This problem may involve an integral to find the linear displacement.
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Homework Statement


A frictionless pulley has the shape of a uniform solid disk of mass 5.00 kg and radius 28.0 cm . A 1.40 kg stone is attached to a very light wire that is wrapped around the rim of the pulley, and the stone is released from rest. As it falls down, the wire unwinds without stretching or slipping, causing the pulley to rotate. How far must the stone fall so that the pulley has 3.10 J of kinetic energy?
Here's the given figure:
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Homework Equations


Rotational KE = (1/2) Iω2
K1 + U1 = K2 + U2
ν = rω
a(tan)= dv/dt = r (dω/dt) = rα

The Attempt at a Solution


Part A: Forces doing work on the system? Gravitational force
Part B:The magnitude of the velocity of the stone is the same as that of the point of contact.
Part C: How far must the stone fall so that the pulley has 3.10 J of kinetic energy?
I'm confused as to how I'm supposed to go from the above equations to finding linear displacement. Does this problem involve an integral of some kind?
Thanks so much!
 
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If the pulley has a certain amount of kinetic energy, how much kinetic energy must the stone have?
 

1. What is rotational kinetic energy?

Rotational kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its rotation about an axis. It depends on the mass of the object, its moment of inertia, and its angular velocity.

2. How is rotational kinetic energy related to translational displacement?

Rotational kinetic energy can be converted into translational displacement when a force is applied to the rotating object in the direction of its motion. The amount of translational displacement depends on the force applied, the distance from the axis of rotation, and the moment of inertia of the object.

3. Can rotational kinetic energy be converted into other forms of energy?

Yes, rotational kinetic energy can be converted into other forms of energy such as heat, sound, or electrical energy. This conversion usually occurs through friction or other external forces acting on the rotating object.

4. How is rotational kinetic energy different from linear kinetic energy?

Rotational kinetic energy is the energy associated with rotational motion, while linear kinetic energy is the energy associated with linear motion. They have different equations for calculating their values and represent different types of motion.

5. How is rotational kinetic energy used in real-world applications?

Rotational kinetic energy is used in many real-world applications such as motors, generators, turbines, and flywheels. These devices harness rotational energy to perform tasks such as generating electricity, powering vehicles, and storing energy for later use.

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