Mechanical System: Kinetic Energy of a Rotating Bar with Gravity

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In summary, "A simple problem in mechanics" refers to basic problems that can be solved using fundamental laws and principles of physics. It is important because it helps us understand the behavior of objects in motion and has many real-world applications. To solve these problems, one must identify known and unknown quantities and apply relevant laws and principles, often using mathematical equations. Some examples of "A simple problem in mechanics" include calculating acceleration and analyzing the motion of pendulums.
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Consider a mechanical system (subject to gravity) consisting of an homogeneous bar, lying in the [tex]xy[/tex] -plane, of mass [tex]m[/tex], length [tex]\ell[/tex] and negligible section, with an extreme hinged in a fixed point [tex]P[/tex] of the [tex]y[/tex] axis. Now, suppose that the [tex]y[/tex]-axis is rotating with angular velocity [tex]\omega = \omega(t)[/tex]. What is the kinetic energy of the system?
 
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Hi Goklayeh! :smile:

(have an omega: ω :wink:)

KE of rigid body = rotational energy (about c.o.m.) plus energy of total mass with same velocity as c.o.m.

(or use the parallel axis theorem)
 

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