Angular Velocity Dynamics (Easy?)

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The discussion revolves around the dynamics of angular velocity, specifically focusing on a shaft's deceleration due to a frictional force. Participants are exploring the relationship between mass, radius, and angular motion in the context of rotational inertia.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss treating the shaft as a solid cylinder to calculate its moment of inertia. There is uncertainty about how to apply net torque and the relationship between force and angular motion.

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Some participants have made progress in their understanding, with one noting a conceptual breakthrough in the calculations. However, there remains a level of confusion regarding the application of formulas and the overall approach to the problem.

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There is mention of a lack of information regarding shaft inertia in the original problem setup, which has led to some uncertainty in the calculations and assumptions being made.

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A 73.9 kg shaft with a radius of 8.9 cm is spinning at a rate of 364.5 rpm. If a board leans against the outside providing a frictional force of 59.92 N, how long will it take for the shaft to stop rotating?

Answer says 2.094 s.

Problem I have is that my Inertia table doesn't list shaft inertia or anything. Unsure how to go about starting this?
 
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Treat the shaft as a cylinder--see if that works.
 
So Inertia = Solid cylinder = 1/2mr squared.
I = .5 * 73.9 * .089 sq
I = .293

Do I use the Net Torque = 0 from here? I'm still pretty lost for some reason from here.
 
Alright I figured it out surprisingly by conceptual thinking.

Force: I/r
1) 1/2mr = 3.28855
2) * angular velocity = 3.28855 * 38.17 radians per second

3) 125.52 / F2 = time
= 2.094
 

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