The discussion revolves around a problem involving a pulley system, where the original poster is attempting to derive equations related to the motion of masses connected by the pulley. The focus is on whether energy methods are necessary for solving the problem, particularly in the context of finding the mass of the pulley.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the problem's requirements. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of energy methods, indicating that it may not be necessary to solve for the disk mass. Multiple interpretations of the problem are being explored.
There is mention of missing information, specifically the mass of the pulley, which is affecting the participants' ability to proceed. The original poster also notes fatigue, which may impact their contributions to the discussion.
That is very nifty (and probably correcet), but I don't see it if you don't post your working. Especially since you start out from zero relevant equations !isukatphysics69 said:
Call it ##M_P## and proceed. Perhaps it divides outisukatphysics69 said:
You can just keep working with Mpulley. But you don't even have to do it.isukatphysics69 said:
Yes the problem later ask me to calculate the disk mass, it is 6:30am I was too tired to type out all of the work I am going to sleep right now but I'm curious why they have velocity I was wondering if I need to consider energy on this problem or notmfb said:
