What is the restorative torque applied to the disk in a pulley system?

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The discussion centers on calculating the restorative torque applied to a disk in a pulley system when it is turned at an angle Θ. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the torsional spring constant, which quantifies the relationship between the angle of twist and the restorative torque. The restorative torque can be calculated using the formula τ = -kΘ, where τ is the torque and k is the torsional spring constant. Clarification on how to derive the torsional spring constant is crucial for solving the problem effectively.

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Hi everybody, I was doing my physics homework but I found that I cannot figure out how to do it, here is the question:

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I don't quite understand how to calculate the torsional spring constant, so explanation on part a is enough:D Thanks for your help!
 
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If you turn the disk an angle Θ, what restorative torque is applied to the disk by the strings?

(Both strings can be stretched a certain amount, in general, before you turn the disk).
 

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