Answer:
616.223684211 N
Explanation:
[tex]F_r[/tex] = Resistive force on the wheel = 115 N
F = Force acting on sprocket
[tex]r_2[/tex] = Radius of sprocket = 4.75 cm
[tex]r_1[/tex] = Radius of wheel = 25 cm
Moment of inertia is given by
[tex]I=mr_1^2\\\Rightarrow I=1.7\times 0.25^2\\\Rightarrow I=0.10625\ kgm^2[/tex]
Torque
[tex]\tau=I\alpha\\\Rightarrow \tau=0.10625\times 4.9\\\Rightarrow \tau=0.520625\ Nm[/tex]
Torque is given by
[tex]\tau=Fr_2-F_rr_1\\\Rightarrow F=\dfrac{\tau+F_rr_1}{r_2}\\\Rightarrow F=\dfrac{0.520625+115\times 0.25}{0.0475}\\\Rightarrow F=616.223684211\ N[/tex]
The force on the chain is 616.223684211 N