Answer:
α = [tex] 21.6 rad/s^2 [/tex]
Explanation:
Applying the equations of motion to determine angular acceleration of the unit,
The sum of moments about O is equal to the product of angular acceleration and moment of inertia
∑Mo = Io*α
Taking the anticlockwise direction as positive moment,
= ( -(1150) + (1400) ) * (0.5 / 2) + ( (475) - (650) ) * (0.3 / 2) - F = Io*α
= 36.5 - (2.5 N.m) =[tex] (m*ko^2) [/tex]*α
NOTE: moment of inertia of the pulleys in this instance = [tex] (m*ko^2) [/tex]
Hence, 33.75 = [tex] 25 * (0.25)^2 [/tex] * α
Solving, α = [tex] 21.6 rad/s^2 [/tex]