Torque required to overcome inertia and friction on a flywheel

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To determine the torque required to overcome inertia and friction on a flywheel, the discussion focuses on a flywheel with a diameter of 565mm and mass of 210kg, needing to reach 710 rev/min in 16 seconds. The torque equation T = IA is established, where I is the moment of inertia calculated as I = (mr²)/2. The coefficient of friction, 0.3, is relevant for calculating the frictional torque using τ = μω, which must be added to the inertial torque for the total required torque. The conversation also touches on formulating a second-order differential equation relating angular acceleration to net torque and suggests solving for angular velocity over time. Understanding these calculations is essential for accurately determining the torque needed to initiate motion against both inertia and friction.
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∂hi all. I sort of understand this question but not fully so here it goes:

A shaft carrying a flywheel of diameter 565mm and mass 210 kg is required to run at a speed of 710 rev/min. If the working speed is to be reached in 16 seconds from rest and the coefficient of friction between shaft and bearing is 0.3, determine,

The torque required to overcome inertia and friction .

so far I've worked out T=IA (Torque = Inertia x Angular acceleration), however where is the coefficient of 0.3 involved and how.

any help will be much appreciated Relevant equations

T=Ia ∴ I=(mr²)/2

w2=w1+at ∴ a=(w2-w1)/t

However I'm not sure where the coefficient of friction is involved in all this, maybe a separate equation I don't know
 
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any help would be much appreciated.
 
Friction torque is defined by τ = μω, analogous to daming force F = cv. So μ has units of N-m-s/radian.

Knowing that, what is the 2nd order differential equation relating angular acceleration θ'' to net torque, and can you simplify it by making the independent variable ω instead of θ? Then solve the eq. for ω(t), set t = 16s, and solve for required applied torque.
 
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