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Ch 12: Rotation of a Rigid Body
Chapter 12, Problem 12

A 30-cm-diameter, 1.2 kg solid turntable rotates on a 1.2-cm-diameter, 450 g shaft at a constant 33 rpm. When you hit the stop switch, a brake pad presses against the shaft and brings the turntable to a halt in 15 seconds. How much friction force does the brake pad apply to the shaft?

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Torque

Torque is a measure of the rotational force applied to an object, calculated as the product of the force and the distance from the pivot point (lever arm). In this scenario, the brake pad applies a torque to the shaft, which is responsible for decelerating the turntable. Understanding torque is essential for analyzing how forces affect rotational motion.
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Moment of Inertia

Moment of inertia quantifies an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion, depending on its mass distribution relative to the axis of rotation. For the turntable and shaft, the moment of inertia will determine how much torque is needed to bring the system to a stop. Calculating the moment of inertia is crucial for understanding the dynamics of the rotating system.
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Friction Force

Friction force is the resistance encountered when one surface moves over another, and it plays a key role in stopping the rotation of the turntable. The brake pad generates a friction force that opposes the motion of the shaft, leading to deceleration. To find the friction force, one must consider the torque applied and the radius of the shaft, linking it to the angular deceleration of the system.
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