How Does Air Resistance Affect Power in Rotational Motion?

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The discussion focuses on the impact of air resistance on the power output in a rotational motion scenario involving a sphere with a mass of 1.9 kg and a radius of 0.5 m, attached to a massless rod. The system rotates at 422 revolutions per minute and experiences an air resistance force of 0.23 N after 167 seconds. The calculations provided indicate that the power due to air resistance is approximately 11.4719 W. The user seeks clarification on their calculations, particularly regarding the application of the power formula, \( P = \tau \cdot \omega \).

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A sphere of mass 1.9 kg and radius 0.5 m is attached to the end of a massless rod of length 3.0 m. The rod rotates about an axis that is at the opposite end of the sphere (see below). The system rotates horizontally about the axis at a constant 422 rev/min. After rotating at this angular speed in a vacuum, air resistance is introduced and provides a force 0.23 N on the sphere opposite to the direction of motion. What is the power (in W) provided by air resistance to the system 167.0 s after air resistance is introduced? (Enter the magnitude.)
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$$I_(new)=2/5mR^2+M(3.5)^2$$= 23.465
$$3.5F_f=I\alpha$$=.034306
$$\alpha=3.5F_f/I$$
$$\omega_0=2\pi/60*422rpm$$=44.19
$$\omega=\omega_0+\alpha*167$$=49.878
$$P=F_f*\omega$$=11.4719

What did I done wrong? Thanks
 
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$P = \tau \cdot \omega$
 

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