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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Rotational Mechanics

Consider the pulley shown in the figure, which has a radius of 10...

Consider the pulley shown in the figure, which has a radius of 10 cm10\text{ cm} and a moment of inertia of 0.5 kg-m20.5 \text{ kg-m}^2 about its axis. Assuming that the inclined planes are frictionless, determine the acceleration of the 4.0 kg4.0 \text{ kg} block.
Consider the pulley shown in the figure, which has a radius of 10 cm and a moment of inertia of 0.5 kg-m^2 about its

Options

  1. A0.50 m/s20.50 \text{ m/s}^2
  2. B0.12 m/s20.12 \text{ m/s}^2
  3. C0.25 m/s20.25 \text{ m/s}^2
  4. D1.25 m/s21.25 \text{ m/s}^2

Correct answer

C. 0.25 m/s20.25 \text{ m/s}^2

Step-by-step solution

Let aa be the acceleration of the blocks, T1T_1 be the tension in the string attached to the 2.0 kg2.0 \text{ kg} block, and T2T_2 be the tension in the string attached to the 4.0 kg4.0 \text{ kg} block.

The equations of motion for the blocks along the incline are:
For the 4.0 kg4.0 \text{ kg} block (moving downwards):
m2gsin⁡45∘−T2=m2am_2 g \sin 45^\circ - T_2 = m_2 a
4gsin⁡45∘−T2=4a4g \sin 45^\circ - T_2 = 4a

For the 2.0 kg2.0 \text{ kg} block (moving upwards):
T1−m1gsin⁡45∘=m1aT_1 - m_1 g \sin 45^\circ = m_1 a
T1−2gsin⁡45∘=2aT_1 - 2g \sin 45^\circ = 2a

For the rotation of the pulley:
(T2−T1)R=Iα(T_2 - T_1)R = I\alpha
Since the string does not slip, α=aR\alpha = \dfrac{a}{R}.
⇒T2−T1=IR2a\Rightarrow T_2 - T_1 = \dfrac{I}{R^2}a

Given I=0.5 kg-m2I = 0.5 \text{ kg-m}^2 and R=10 cm=0.1 mR = 10 \text{ cm} = 0.1 \text{ m}:
IR2=0.5(0.1)2=0.50.01=50 kg\dfrac{I}{R^2} = \dfrac{0.5}{(0.1)^2} = \dfrac{0.5}{0.01} = 50 \text{ kg}

Adding the three equations:
(4gsin⁡45∘−T2)+(T2−T1)+(T1−2gsin⁡45∘)=4a+IR2a+2a(4g \sin 45^\circ - T_2) + (T_2 - T_1) + (T_1 - 2g \sin 45^\circ) = 4a + \dfrac{I}{R^2}a + 2a
4gsin⁡45∘−2gsin⁡45∘=(6+50)a4g \sin 45^\circ - 2g \sin 45^\circ = \left(6 + 50\right)a
2gsin⁡45∘=56a2g \sin 45^\circ = 56a
2g(12)=56a2g \left(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) = 56a
2g=56a\sqrt{2}g = 56a

Taking g=10 m/s2g = 10 \text{ m/s}^2 and 2≈1.414\sqrt{2} \approx 1.414:
a=1.414×1056=14.1456≈0.25 m/s2a = \dfrac{1.414 \times 10}{56} = \dfrac{14.14}{56} \approx 0.25 \text{ m/s}^2

The acceleration of the 4.0 kg4.0 \text{ kg} block is approximately 0.25 m/s20.25 \text{ m/s}^2.

Answer: 0.25 m/s20.25 \text{ m/s}^2
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