A mass (M1 = 5.0 kg) is connected by a light cord to a mass (M2 = 4.0 kg) which slides on a smooth surface, as shown in the figure. The pulley (radius = 0.20 m) rotates about a frictionless axle. The acceleration of M2 is 3.5 m/s2. What is the moment of inertia of the pulley?

A mass (M1 = 5.0 kg) is connected by a light cord to a mass (M2 = 4.0 kg) which slides on a smooth surface, as shown in the figure. The pulley (radius = 0.20 m) rotates about a frictionless axle. The acceleration of M2 is 3.5 m/s2. What is the moment of inertia of the pulley?

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A mass ( M 1 = 5.0 k g ) is connected by a light cord to a mass ( M 2 = 4.0 k g ) which slides on a smooth surface, as shown in the figure. The pulley (radius = 0.20 m ) rotates about a frictionless axle. The acceleration of M 2 is 3.5 m / s 2 . What is the moment of inertia of the pulley?

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