Answer:
I = 16 kg*m²
Explanation:
Newton's second law for rotation
τ = I * α Formula (1)
where:
τ : It is the moment applied to the body. (Nxm)
I : it is the moment of inertia of the body with respect to the axis of rotation (kg*m²)
α : It is angular acceleration. (rad/s²)
Kinematics of the wheel
Equation of circular motion uniformly accelerated :
ωf = ω₀+ α*t Formula (2)
Where:
α : Angular acceleration (rad/s²)
ω₀ : Initial angular speed ( rad/s)
ωf : Final angular speed ( rad
t : time interval (rad)
Data
ω₀ = 0
ωf = 1.2 rad/s
t = 2 s
Angular acceleration of the wheel
We replace data in the formula (2):
ωf = ω₀+ α*t
1.2= 0+ α*(2)
α*(2) = 1.2
α = 1.2 / 2
α = 0.6 rad/s²
Magnitude of the net torque (τ )
τ = F *R
Where:
F = tangential force (N)
R = radio (m)
τ = 80 N *0.12 m
τ = 9.6 N *m
Rotational inertia of the wheel
We replace data in the formula (1):
τ = I * α
9.6 = I *(0.6 )
I = 9.6 / (0.6 )
I = 16 kg*m²
