Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsRotational Mechanics
A pulley of radius 10 cm and moment of inertia 0.5 kg-m ^2 connects two blocks of masses 4.0 kg and 2.0 kg on inclined planes as shown. The plane beneath the 2.0 kg block has coefficient of friction 0.5 , while the plane beneath the 4.0 kg block is frictionless. Find the acceleration of the 4.0 kg block.
Options
- A0.125 m/s ^2
- B0.25 m/s ^2
- C0.0625 m/s ^2
- D0.50 m/s ^2
Correct answer
A. 0.125 m/s ^2
Step-by-step solution
Write the equations of motion for both blocks along their planes, include friction on the 2.0 kg block, and use = I for the pulley with = a/r . Solving the coupled equations gives a = 0.125 m/s ^2 for the 4.0 kg block.