A cylinder of mass and radius is resting on a horizontal platform (which is parallel…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Torque and Rotational Dynamics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics

Problem

A cylinder of mass

M

and radius

R

is resting on a horizontal platform (which is parallel to the

x

y

plane) with its axis fixed along the

y

-axis and free to rotate about its axis. The platform is given a motion in the

x

-direction given by

x = A \cos(\omega t)

. There is no slipping between the cylinder and platform. The maximum torque acting on the cylinder during its motion is .....