(a) The final speed of the mass is 1.4 rad/s or 3.5 m/s.
(b) The time taken for the masses to move from rest to final angular speed is 0.71 s.
The acceleration of the disk is determine from the net force applied to he pulley as shown below;
∑F = ma
Mg - mg = Mpa
Mg - mg = Mp(ω²r)
(15.3 x 9.8) - (8.29 x 9.8) = 14.1 x 2.5 x ω²
68.698 = 35.25ω²
ω² = 68.698/35.25
ω² = 1.95
ω = √1.95
ω = 1.4 rad/s
v = ωr
v = 1.4 x 2.5
v = 3.5 m/s
α = a/r
α = v²/r²
α = (3.5)²/(2.5²)
α = 1.96 rad/s²
ωf = ωi+ αt
1.4 = 1.96t
t = 1.4/1.96
t = 0.71 s
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