The sphere of mass M and radius R in FIGURE P12.76 is rigidly attached to a thin rod of radius r that passes through the sphere at distance 1/2 R from the center. A string wrapped around the rod pulls with tension T. Find an expression for the sphere??s angular acceleration. The rod??s moment of inertia is negligible.

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R -Radius r FIGURE P12.76