Answer:
a = 129.663 [tex]rad/s^{2}[/tex]
Explanation:
We know that:
T = Ia
Where T is the torque, I is the moment of inertia and a is the angular aceleration:
First, we will find the moment of inertia using the following equation:
I = [tex]\frac{1}{2}MR^2[/tex]
Where M is the mass and R is the radius of the disk. Replacing values, we get:
I = [tex]\frac{1}{2}(1.29kg)(1.184m)^2[/tex]
I = 0.904 kg*m^2
Second, we will find the torque using the following equation:
T = ([tex]F_1-F_2[/tex])*(R)
Where [tex]F_1[/tex] is the force on one side and [tex]F_2[/tex] is the force on the other side. Replacing values, we get:
T = (162N-63N)(1.184m)
T = 117.216N*m
Finally, we replace T and I on the initial equation as:
T = Ia
117.216N = (0.904)(a)
Solving for a:
a = 129.663 [tex]rad/s^{2}[/tex]