Torque generated by the motor of ferris wheel?

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To determine the torque generated by the motor for a Ferris wheel with a moment of inertia of 11300 kg·m², the acceleration was calculated using the formula α = ω/t, resulting in approximately 0.0689 rad/s². The torque was then computed using τ = Iα, yielding a value of about 778.08 Nm. However, the initial calculations did not account for the frictional torque that needs to be overcome to achieve the desired acceleration. The discussion highlights the need to consider both the torque required to accelerate the wheel and the torque needed to counteract friction. Clarification is sought on the correct approach to include friction in the torque calculation.
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Homework Statement


An electric motor can accelerate a Ferris
wheel of moment of inertia 11300 kg · m2 from
rest to 9.6 rev/min in 14.6 s. When the mo-
tor is turned off, friction causes the wheel to
slow down from 9.6 rev/min to 8.37 rev/min
in 7.23 s.
Determine the torque generated by the mo-
tor to bring the wheel to 9.6 rev/min.
Answer in units of N · m.

Homework Equations



\alpha = \omega/t
\tau = I\alpha

The Attempt at a Solution



given:
I = 11300 kgm2
\omegao = 0
\omegaf = 9.6 rev/min = 1.005309649 rad/s
tf = 14.6 s

The question asks to determine the torque generated by the motor to bring the wheel to 9.6 rev/min so I think that means I don't have to worry about the motor beign turned off or the friction to slow it down... sooooo...

\alpha = \omega/t
= (1.005309649 rad/s)/(14.6s)
= 0.0688568253 rad/s2

\tau = I\alpha
= (11300kgm2)(0.0688568253 rad/s2)
= 778.0821257 Nm

When I enter this answer, it says it is wrong? What am I doing wrong here?

Thank you in advance for your help!
 
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In the first case
T = I*αo + I*αr
where I*αr is the torque required to overcome the friction and I*αo is the torque need to accelerate the wheel after overcoming the frictional force.
In the second case
Tf = I*αr.
 
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