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Dynamics of a solid body

Problem 1.260

A uniform solid cylinder AA of mass m1m_{1} can freely rotate about a horizontal axis fixed to a mount BB of mass m2m_{2} (Fig. 1.66). A constant horizontal force FF is applied to the end KK of a light thread tightly wound on the cylinder. The friction between the mount and the supporting horizontal plane is assumed to be absent. Find: (a) the acceleration of the point KK; (b) the kinetic. energy of this system tt seconds after the beginning of motion.

Reveal Answer
(a) w=F(3m1+2m2)m1(m1+m2)w=\frac{F\left(3 m_{1}+2 m_{2}\right)}{m_{1}\left(m_{1}+m_{2}\right)} (b) T=F2t2(3m1+2m2)2m1(m1+m2)T=\frac{F^{2} t^{2}\left(3 m_{1}+2 m_{2}\right)}{2 m_{1}\left(m_{1}+m_{2}\right)}