Frequency of oscillating cylinder

In summary, the conversation discussed a problem where the angular frequency of a system was needed. Equations were used to find the answer, but the resulting answer was incorrect. The correct answer was then provided and the incorrect equations were questioned. Additional information about the mass densities of the cylinder was also mentioned.
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LiorE
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Homework Statement



The problem is this: Find the angular frequency of the system in the figure when it's displaced at a small angle from equlibrium, given that ρ_0 < ρ_1. There is friction with the ground, so the motion is a rolling motion, without slipping.


Homework Equations



I used the following equations, and got a wrong answer:

f_s = friction
m = mass of small cylinder
M = mass of large cylinder
x = linear displacement from equilibrium
θ - angular displacement from equilibrium

for linear forces (here the tag stands for d/dt):

f_s = (m+M)x''

since it's a rolling motion:

x = Rθ
so: x'' = Rθ''

And the equation for the moments, from the center of the large cylinder (I think this is wrong):

f_sR - mgsinθ*R/2 = Iθ''

also:

m = (π ρ_1 R^2)/4
M = π ρ_0 R^2 - (π ρ_0 R^2)/4
I = π ρ_0 R^4 - (π ρ_0 R^4)/2 + (π ρ_1 R^4)/2

The Attempt at a Solution



Using all the above equations and getting the ODE for x gives (unless I got the factors wrong):

ω = (ρ_1/(10ρ_0 + 6ρ_1))*(g/R)

This is not right - the right answer is:

ω = (10(ρ_1 - ρ_0)/(7(ρ_1 + 31ρ_0))*(g/R)

Which is of course a lot more sensible since there shouldn't be an oscillation for ρ_1 = ρ_0, and for ρ_1 < ρ_0 the model is wrong.

So what's the right answer? And what am I doing wrong?

Thanks,

Lior

BTW - why isn't the latex working?
 
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Oh, the figure...

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And also -

ρ_0, ρ_1 are the mass densities of the respective parts of the cylinder.
 

1. What is the frequency of oscillation for a cylinder in a fluid flow?

The frequency of oscillation for a cylinder in a fluid flow is determined by various factors such as the fluid properties, cylinder size and shape, and the flow velocity. It can be calculated using the Strouhal number, which is a dimensionless quantity.

2. How does the frequency of oscillation change with flow velocity?

The frequency of oscillation increases with increasing flow velocity. This is because as the fluid flow exerts more force on the cylinder, it causes a larger displacement and thus a higher frequency of oscillation.

3. What is the significance of the frequency of oscillation for a cylinder in a fluid flow?

The frequency of oscillation is an important parameter in understanding the dynamics of a cylinder in a fluid flow. It can affect the drag and lift forces acting on the cylinder, and can also lead to vortex shedding, which can have implications for structural integrity and energy efficiency in engineering applications.

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The frequency of oscillation can affect the size and shape of the wake behind a cylinder. As the cylinder moves through the fluid, it creates vortices in its wake. The frequency of these vortices is directly related to the frequency of oscillation of the cylinder, and can impact the flow patterns and turbulence in the wake.

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