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2014 F = ma Exam — Question 14

14. A disk of moment of inertia I, mass M, and radius R has a cord wrapped around it tightly as shown in the diagram. The disk is free to slide on its side as shown in the top down view. A constant force of T is applied to the end of the cord and accelerates the disk along a frictionless surface. Force T Solid disk rope After the disk has accelerated some distance, determine the ratio of the translational KE to total KE of the disk, KEtranslational/KEtotal =
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