MHB How Does Air Resistance Affect Power in Rotational Motion?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the power provided by air resistance to a rotating sphere system after 167 seconds. The sphere, with a mass of 1.9 kg and radius of 0.5 m, is initially rotating at 422 revolutions per minute. After introducing air resistance, which exerts a force of 0.23 N, the calculations involve determining the moment of inertia and angular acceleration. The resulting power calculated is approximately 11.47 W, but there is confusion regarding the correct application of the power formula. The user seeks clarification on their calculations and the correct approach to finding power in this context.
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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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$P = \tau \cdot \omega$