Equations of motion for disk and spring system

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The discussion focuses on deriving the equations of motion for a system involving a thin uniform disk suspended by springs. The user applies Newton's second law for both translational and rotational motion, defining the changes in spring lengths as δ1 and δ2. The translational equation incorporates the forces from both springs and the weight of the disk, while the rotational equation relates the torque due to the springs to the disk's moment of inertia. The user clarifies the relationships between the spring displacements and the disk's angular position, ultimately seeking confirmation on their approach. The thread emphasizes the importance of correctly setting up the equations for accurate motion analysis.
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Homework Statement


Thin uniform disk with radius r, mass m, and moment of inertia 0.5mr2 is suspended from a cable line where one end is attached to a set point via a spring, and the other end is also attached to a spring but is moving in an upwards direction. Solve for the equations of motion in terms of x(t) and θ(t).
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Homework Equations


ΣF=ma, ΣT=Iα, Fs=kδ

The Attempt at a Solution


Used Newtons 2nd law in terms of rotational and translational inertia. δ1 is change in length of left spring, δ2 is change of length of right spring.

Translational: kδ1 + kδ2 - mg = mx"
Rotational: -kδ1r + kδ2r = 0.5mr2θ"

I set δ1 = rθ and then I set δ2 = xIN-x

Substituted in and just rearranged each equation to have variables one side and constant terms on the other. Is that the correct way to work this problem? Thanks
 
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just in case anyone comes across this... δ1 is actually x-rθ and δ2 is x+rθ... then ΣF=ma turns into -k(x-rθ) - mg + k(x_in-x-rθ) = mx". do the same for rotation and torques then solve
 
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