The formula to calculate the moment of inertia (I) of the cylinder about its radial axis is given by
I=Mr2...(1)
Also, the torque (τ) on the cylinder about the central axis because of the application of the external force is given by
τ=Fr...(2)
Also, the torque can be expressed as
τ=Iα...(3)
Substitute the expressions from equation (1) and (2) into equation (3) and simplify to obtain the angular acceleration.
Fr=⇒Mr2αα=MrF...(4)
Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (4) to calculate the required angular acceleration.
α==5kg×0.70m52.5N15rads−2