Determine the speed of the 50-kg cylinder after it has descended a distance of 2 m. starting from rest. Gear A has a mass of 10 kg and a radius of gyration of 125 mm about its center of mass. Gear B and drum C have a combined mass of 30 kg and a radius of gyration about their center of mass of 150 mm.

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Potential energy Let as assume the cylinder which is initially at rest to be ... View the full answer