A thin uniform rod of mass and length is free to rotate about its upper end. When it is at rest, it receives an impulse at its lowest point, normal to its length. Immediately after impact, |
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a) |
The angular momentum of the rod is |
b) |
The angular velocity of the rod is |
c) |
The kinetic energy of the rod is |
d) |
The linear velocity of the midpoint of the rod is |
A thin uniform rod of mass and length is free to rotate about its upper end. When it is at rest, it receives an impulse at its lowest point, normal to its length. Immediately after impact, |
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a) |
The angular momentum of the rod is |
b) |
The angular velocity of the rod is |
c) |
The kinetic energy of the rod is |
d) |
The linear velocity of the midpoint of the rod is |
(a,b,c,d)
Angular momentum linear momentum perpendicular distance from the point of rotation
Or
Also,
Kinetic energy