Equations of Motion for Pulley System with Belt and Spring Constants

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This discussion focuses on deriving the equations of motion for a pulley system connected by a belt, specifically addressing the modeling of tight and slack sides and the incorporation of spring constants (K). The user references Hooke's Law and Newton's Second Law to formulate the equations of motion, resulting in J1*θ"1 + K1(θ1*r1 - θ2*r2) = 0 and J2*θ"2 + K2(θ2*r2 - θ1*r1) = 0. Additionally, the user seeks clarification on deriving the spring constant (K) from Young's modulus (E) using the formula K = E*A/L.

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Equations of Motion, help...

Homework Statement



I'm attempting to draw a 'free body diagram' of 2 pulley's connected by a belt (open configuration), and hence derive the 'equations of motion'.
The issue I'm having is in regard to, the 'tight' & 'slack' sides & wheather they should be modeled in exactly the same way? Will the difference enter the problem when I put the spring constants in (K)?


Homework Equations



Hooke's Law: F=-K.x
Newton's 2nd Law: ∑F=m.a ∴ T=J.θ"
F=Force
m=mass, J= mass moment of inertia
a=acceleration, θ"=angular acceleration,
x=displacement, θ=angular displacement
k=spring constant


The Attempt at a Solution



J1*θ"1+K1(θ1*r1-θ2*r2)=0
J2*θ"2+K2(θ2*r2-θ1*r1)=0

I've attached a drawing, it makes interpretation much easier, thanks...
Pulley's & Springs_1.jpg


Pulley's & Springs_2.jpg

 
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Also, would this be the right equation to derive 'k', spring constant from 'E' Young's modulus, K=E*A/L (area/length)?
 

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