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No, it's a torque, in Newton metres.zemaitistrys said:
Tension of rod connecting two cylinders
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Homework Help Overview
The problem involves two cylinders of equal mass, one hollow and one solid, connected by a light rod and placed on an inclined plane. The task is to find the tension in the rod as the system rolls down the incline without skidding. The discussion revolves around the factors contributing to the tension in the rod and the dynamics of the system.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants explore the origins of tension in the rod, questioning whether it arises from the difference in altitudes of the cylinders or from their differing moments of inertia. Some suggest that the tension may not be constant and could depend on time.
Discussion Status
The discussion is active, with participants sharing various perspectives on the role of tension and the motion of the cylinders. There is an ongoing examination of the assumptions regarding friction and the trajectories of the cylinders, with some participants suggesting that the tension is related to the need for a force that balances their motion.
Contextual Notes
Participants note the presence of static friction, which complicates the analysis of the system's motion. There is also a mention of the rod being modeled as non-expandable, which influences the discussion about the trajectories of the cylinders.