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Grade 9Mechanics

A string is wrapped over the edge of a uniform disc and the free end is fixed with the ceiling. The disc moves down, unwinding the string. Find the downward acceleration of the disc.

Profile image of Vrushabh Zinage
13 Years agoGrade 9
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Profile image of Akash Kumar Dutta
13 Years ago

Dear Vrushabh,
T.R=I.w
M(g-a).R=M(R^2).a/2R
(g-a)=a/2
g=3/2a
a=2/3g (ANS)
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