Calculating Power of a rotating shaft

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To calculate the power output of a rotating shaft with a wheel and pulley system, the relationship between power, torque, and angular speed is essential. The formula P = T * ω can be used, where P is power, T is torque, and ω is angular speed. The radius of the wheel is critical for determining torque, as torque is calculated using T = F * r, where F is the force exerted by the hanging weight and r is the radius of the wheel. Ensuring consistent units throughout the calculations is crucial for accurate results. Understanding these relationships will help in effectively calculating the power generated by the system.
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Hi, it's been a number of years since I've even thought about physics, so this is a very simple question. I have a rig set up where I have a power source that is rotating a shaft. Attached to this shaft is a wheel with a string, I have this string going through a pulley in the ceiling, and pulling a hanging weight. What I need to do is calculate the power that I'm getting out of this device, I remember how to calculate work and power, but can't for the life of me figure out where the radius of the wheel comes into play, and the torque. Any help would be appreciated

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Corey
 
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If you have the power, you can calculate the torque (neglecting friction) from:

P = T \dot{\theta}

where
P = Power
T = Torque
\dot{\theta} = Angular speed

Just make sure your units are consistent!
 
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