Texts: Problem 3.
A constant force F [N] with angle θ from the horizontal axis is applied to a wire wrapped around the axle with radius r [m] of a yoyo-shaped cylinder which is initially stationary at t = 0 (see the attached figure). The mass and radius of the outer cylinder are M [kg] and R [m], respectively. The mass and thickness of the wire are negligible. The cylinder has uniform density and the rotational inertia about the center is given by MR^2/2. Assume that there is no slip between the cylinder and the floor.
a) What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the center of mass?
b) Find the magnitude of the frictional force between the cylinder and the floor. Answer with the direction of the frictional force.
c) Consider the case of r = R and θ = 0. Confirm that the acceleration obtained in part a is larger than F/M, which is the acceleration of a mass point with a mass of M and an applied force F. Then explain why the value can be larger than F/M.
d) Confirm that the work-kinetic energy theorem is satisfied between two times t = 0 and t = t'. Hint: Carefully consider the distance you have to pull the wire.
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