A car is moving by gravity force

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The discussion revolves around deriving an expression for the velocity of a car descending an inclined plane under the influence of gravity. The car's weight distribution and wheel dimensions are provided, along with relevant equations of motion, including the summation of forces and the moment of inertia for the wheels. The user attempts to set up the equations but expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their solution and identifies a mistake after several hours of work. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in integrating rotational and translational motion for the system. The user seeks clarification on their approach and the specific error in their calculations.
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Homework Statement



In t=0 a car is free from it's chain and can fall freely through a inclined plane (10 degrees)
rear wheels weight 500 lb each one and have an diameter of eight feet. Front wheel weights 800 lb and have a radius of 2 feet. The body of vehicle weights 9000 lb. Assume that wheels can drift. Obtain a expression for velocity in function of time.

Homework Equations



Summation of forces = ma
We have inerce forces and gravity force. gravity force exerted on vehicle equals to Mgsin10


The Attempt at a Solution


inertia force formula is Ia, then I should add the forces.


M*g*sin(10)+Ialpha=Ma
5.591471 ft/s^2+Ialpha/M=a
alpha is angular acceleration.
A condition for simultaneous rotation and translation movement is v=wr
w=v/r
dw/dt= 1/r(dv/dt)
5.591471M+I(1/r) dv/dt=Mdv/dt
and Inertia applies for each rotating element
5.6M+(I1/r1+I2/r2) dv/dt=Mdv/dt
5.6M+(I1/4+I2/2)dv/dt=Mdv/dt

Moment of inertia for a wheel=mr^2/2.
M is the total mass in the system.
5.6M+(mr^2/2+md^2)/4+ (m1r1^2/2+md2^2)/2))dv/dt=Mdv/dt
5.6M+( (8m+md^2)/4+(2m1+md2^2)/2)dv/dt=Mdv/dt
5.6M+( (8000+1000d^2)/4+(1600+800d2^2)/2)dv/dt=Mdv/dt

D are distances from the axis, they are unknown.
I only should put the expression from dv/dt and integrate for get a expression for v in function of t.

I don't know if my solution is right/
In which step I am wrong?
 
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