Thanks a lot Tiny-Tim! So, spin angular momentum an intrinsic property while orbital angular momentum depends on the point about which we are calculating torque, is it? And about the signs (6*1/12 plus 1/2 or 6*1/12minus 1/2) - how did you get them? I've always been solving sums only about the...
1. The problem:
A Force F is provided at the top of a rod placed vertically placed on a smooth frictionless surface. The length of the rod is L and its mass, M. Find the angular acceleration of the rod at the instant the force is applied.
- Please tell me how to solve this and why you...