Solving Wheel & Mass Problem - Brandon Seeking Help

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving a wheel and mass, specifically focusing on the application of torque in the context of a physics tutorial. The original poster, Brandon, expresses difficulty in solving the problem despite attempts to formulate an equation related to torque.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Brandon attempts to relate the force of gravity to torque but struggles with the formulation. Other participants question what additional elements are necessary to convert force into torque and seek clarification on the problem's requirements.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing guidance and prompting further exploration of the concepts involved. There is an acknowledgment of misunderstandings regarding the nature of torque, and participants are encouraging clarification of the problem statement.

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Brandon mentions the need to derive an equation and explain the steps involved, indicating that there may be specific requirements or constraints related to the problem that are not fully articulated yet.

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Hi folks,
In a tutorial I was given this problem on which I've been trying to solve these last 2 day with non luck. The Problem is attached with a diagram. I tried to take the torque as being T=mg-mR[tex]\alpha^{2}[/tex] but it was all in vein. Any help would be much appreciated

Thanks

Brandon
 

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Clearly, mg is a force. What else do you need to convert this term into a torque?
 
the thing is that I need to derive an equation to the one given and explain the steps involved, I will try to upload a more clear copy of the question.
 
Yeah, youre right, I was mistaken, torque is not a force, sry. Any Clues please?
 

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