From rotational KE to translational displacement

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving a frictionless pulley, a solid disk, and a falling stone. The pulley has a mass of 5.00 kg and a radius of 28.0 cm, while the stone weighs 1.40 kg. The objective is to determine the distance the stone must fall for the pulley to achieve 3.10 J of kinetic energy. Key equations utilized include the rotational kinetic energy formula, K1 + U1 = K2 + U2, and the relationship between linear and angular velocity.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of rotational kinetic energy (Rotational KE = (1/2) Iω²)
  • Familiarity with conservation of energy principles (K1 + U1 = K2 + U2)
  • Knowledge of the relationship between linear and angular motion (ν = rω)
  • Basic concepts of dynamics, including angular acceleration (a(tan) = rα)
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  • Study the derivation of the rotational kinetic energy formula in detail.
  • Learn how to apply conservation of energy in systems involving both linear and rotational motion.
  • Explore the relationship between linear displacement and angular displacement in rotational systems.
  • Investigate the role of forces in work-energy principles, particularly in systems with pulleys.
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Students studying physics, particularly those focusing on mechanics, as well as educators seeking to clarify concepts related to rotational motion and energy conservation.

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Homework Statement


A frictionless pulley has the shape of a uniform solid disk of mass 5.00 kg and radius 28.0 cm . A 1.40 kg stone is attached to a very light wire that is wrapped around the rim of the pulley, and the stone is released from rest. As it falls down, the wire unwinds without stretching or slipping, causing the pulley to rotate. How far must the stone fall so that the pulley has 3.10 J of kinetic energy?
Here's the given figure:
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Homework Equations


Rotational KE = (1/2) Iω2
K1 + U1 = K2 + U2
ν = rω
a(tan)= dv/dt = r (dω/dt) = rα

The Attempt at a Solution


Part A: Forces doing work on the system? Gravitational force
Part B:The magnitude of the velocity of the stone is the same as that of the point of contact.
Part C: How far must the stone fall so that the pulley has 3.10 J of kinetic energy?
I'm confused as to how I'm supposed to go from the above equations to finding linear displacement. Does this problem involve an integral of some kind?
Thanks so much!
 
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