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Two identical spring scales are each attached to a cord that is wrapped around a pulley, as shown in Figure 1. The two pulleys have identical mass MpMp and radius RpRp. However, Pulley AA is a solid disk, whereas Pulley BB has most of its mass located at its outer rim. Both pulleys can rotate about their centers with negligible friction in their axles.
The pulleys are initially at rest when the two spring scales are pulled with the same constant force FsFs, causing both pulleys to rotate. Predict which of the pulleys, if either, will complete one revolution first.
____ Pulley AA ____ Pulley BB ____ Both pulleys will complete one revolution at the same time.
Without writing or manipulating equations, provide reasoning for your selection.