A uniform rod of mass M = 2 kg and length L = 2 meters can pivot freely (i.e., ignore friction) about a hinge attached t
Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 4:56 pm
A uniform rod of mass M = 2 kg and length L = 2 meters can pivot freely (i.e., ignore friction) about a hinge attached to a wall. The rod is held horizontally and then released from rest and allowed to swing downward. Assume the force of gravity acts at the center of mass of the rod, and that the moment of Inertia of the rod is I = 1/3 ML2. Find for the free end: (10 points) 1. The angular acceleration of the rod at the moment of release. (5 points) 2. The angular speed when the rod is vertical. (5 points) W = 0 T L L/2 = center of mass w