Block attached to string, wrapped around hollow cylinder and free to rotate

In summary, a 3.20 kg block attached to a string is released from a height of 1.09 m above the ground, while being wrapped around a 1.17 kg, 4.08 cm diameter hollow cylinder that can freely rotate on an axis through its center. The question asks for the speed of the block as it hits the ground. Using the equations Ui = Kf, Mgh = Kcyl + Kblock, and Mgh = 1/2Iw^2 + 1/2mv^2, where w is angular speed and I is moment of inertia, the solution is found to be 7.64 m/s. However, there may be a missing piece of information in
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Homework Statement



A 3.20 kg block is attached to a string that is wrapped around a 1.17 kg, 4.08 cm diameter hollow cylinder that is free to rotate on an axel through the center. The block is released 1.09 m above the ground. What is the speed of the block as it hits the ground?


Homework Equations



Ui = Kf
Mgh = Kcyl + Kblock
Mgh = 1/2Iw^2 + 1/2mv^2 , where w is angular speed and I is moment of inertia

Moment of Inertia of a hollow cylinder is MR^2
w = v/r

so,

Mgh = 1/2(MR^2)(v^2/r^2) + 1/2mv^2


The Attempt at a Solution




Mgh = 1/2(MR^2)(v^2/r^2) + 1/2mv^2
(3.2kg)(9.8)(1.09m) = 1/2(1.17kg)(v^2/(0.0204m^2) + 1/2(3.2)v^2
34.182 = 2.434x10-4 (v^2/4.1616x10-4) + 1.6v^2
140435.497 = v^2/4.16x10-4 + 1.6v^2
140435.497 = v^2( 1/4.16x10-4 + 1.6v)
140435.497 = v^2 (2402.92 + 1.6)
140435.497 = v^2 (2404.52)
58.4 = v^2
7.64 m/s = v


The answer is wrong unfortunately. I must be missing a vital piece of information in my equation?
 
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1) On the second line of your solution there is 1 error.

2) Take a while to examine your equations.
Can you simplify this ?
Mgh = 1/2(MR^2)(v^2/R^2) + 1/2mv^2
 

What is a block attached to string wrapped around a hollow cylinder?

A block attached to string wrapped around a hollow cylinder is a simple physical system where a block is attached to one end of a string, which is then wrapped around the circumference of a hollow cylinder. The other end of the string is free and the system is able to rotate around the cylinder.

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