Pulley, Motor and Weight Torque Problem

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The discussion focuses on a physics problem involving a motor, pulley, and a mass of 1140 kg, where the motor generates a tension of 10,400 N in the cable. The moment of inertia of the pulley is given as 79.7 kgm², and the radius is 0.741 m. The user attempts to calculate the acceleration of the mass using the equations of motion and torque, arriving at an acceleration of 0.609 m/s². However, they express uncertainty about their solution, as it is marked incorrect in LON-CAPA, and request assistance, including a visual aid for clarity. The thread highlights the importance of accurately applying physics principles and the potential need for additional resources or clarification.
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Pulley and Motor - Torque Problem

Homework Statement


When the motor in the figure below lowers the m = 1140kg mass, it produces a tension of 1.04E+4N in the cable on the right side of the pulley. The pulley has a moment of inertia of 79.7kgm^2 and a radius of 0.741m. The cable rides over the pulley without slipping. Determine the acceleration of the m = 1140kg mass. Use g=9.81m/s^2.
Draw free-body diagrams of the mass and the pulley. Do not assume that the tension in the cable is the same on both sides of the pulley.



Homework Equations


T=rxf

a=α*r where α = angular acceleration
----> a/r=α

The Attempt at a Solution


mg-T_1{} = ma
T_2{} = 10 400 N

r*(T_1{}-T_2{})=I*α
r*(T_1{}-T_2{})=I*(a/r)
T_1{}-T_2{}=I*(a/r^2)
(11 183 - 11 40a) - (10 400) = (79.7/0.741^2)a
783-1140a = 145.15a
783 = 1285.15a
a= 0.609 m/s/s

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. The steps all make sense to me, but when I've tried submitting the answer on LON-CAPA it says it's incorrect. Anyone have any ideas?
 
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