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Re: Physics Quiz 9
Let F_linear be the force that accelerates the robot body, and F_angular be the force that accelerates the rotation of the wheels. F_linear + F_angular = F.

F_linear = (M_robot)(a)

F_angular = tau/r = 0.5(M_wheel)(r)(alpha) = 0.5(M_wheel)(a) where r is wheel radius and alpha is angular acceleration

M_e = (F_linear + F_angular)/a = ((M_robot)(a) + 0.5(M_wheel)(a))/a = M_robot + 0.5(M_wheel)

Not sure if I used M_robot in the equation correctly.
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