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Chapter 12: Q. 76 (page 333)

The sphere of mass M and radius R in FIGURE P12.76 is rigidly attached to a thin rod of radius r that passes through the sphere at distance 12 R from the center. A string wrapped around the rod pulls with tension T. Find an expression for the sphere’s angular acceleration. The rod’s moment of inertia is negligible.

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The expression for the sphere’s angular acceleration is α=20Tr13MR2

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01

Given information

Mass of sphere = M

Radius of sphere = R
radius of rod = r
Sphere is attached with Rod at R/2 distance from the center of the sphere.
Rod is pulled with a string with tension T
The moment of inertia of the rod is negligible.

02

Explanation

From the parallel axis theorem moment of inertia is given by

I=25MR2+MR22I=MR225+14I=13MR220

Torque on the sphere is calculated by

τ=Frsinθ

In this case only tension force is applicable so

τ=Tr............................(2)

Torque is calculated by another way using angular acceleration

τ=Iα..........................(3)

From equation (2) and (3)

Iα=Trα=TrI.......................(4)

Substitute values , we get

α=Tr13MR220α=20Tr13MR2

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