Angular momentum of a solid cylinder rotating around axis

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The problem involves determining the angular momentum of a solid cylinder rotating around its geometric axis while also considering the rotation of a bracket and shaft about the x-axis. The parameters include mass, radius, and angular rates.

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  • Participants discuss the application of the parallel axis theorem and the implications of symmetry in calculating moments of inertia. There are questions regarding the correctness of specific terms in the angular momentum expression and the interpretation of moments about different axes.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the moment of inertia calculations and questioning the assumptions made about symmetry and axis of rotation. Some participants are verifying their calculations and considering the possibility of errors in provided solutions.

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There is uncertainty regarding the definitions of moments of inertia in relation to the center of mass versus the point O, as well as the conditions under which the parallel axis theorem applies. The original poster's assumptions about the geometry and symmetry of the system are also under scrutiny.

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Homework Statement



I'll provide picture for clearer understanding. The solid cylinder of mass ##m## and radius ##r## revolves about its geometric axis at an angular rate ##p## rad/s. Simultaneously, the bracket and shaft revolve about x-axis at the rate ##\omega## rad/s. Determine the angular momentum about O.

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Due to symmetry it follows that ##I_{xy}=I_{xz}=I_{yz}=0## so the angular momentum reduces to ##\boldsymbol{L_{O}}=I_{xx}\omega \boldsymbol{\hat{i}}+I_{yy}p\boldsymbol{\hat{j}}##.

Further thoughts: If the ##mh^2## is removed, does not that calculate the rotation of the cylinder IF the geometrical axis coincide with the ##y##-axis ??

I have the calculated ##I_{xx}## correctly but ##I_{yy}## is incorrect.

##I_{yy}=\overline{I}_{yy}+md^2=\frac{1}{2}mr^2+mh^2## but there shound NOT be an ##mh^2## ...and I want to understand why
 
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say what? why shouldn't there be? It's a parallel axis shift What I see is 1/2 mb^2 + mh^2 for your moment in the y plane
 
Yes, exactly. It could be wrong in the key, because I got ##I_{xx}## correct. I'll double check.
 
I don't see why there would be an mh2p term. The rotation p is not about an axis through O, so the parallel axis theorem does not apply.
 
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Why is Iyz = 0?

When looking at the YZ plane the geometry is not symmetrical about either axis?
 
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Why is Iyz = 0?

When looking at the YZ plane the geometry is not symmetrical about either axis?
It's hard to tell because the exact expression for the ##\omega## term was never posted, but I suspect the OP is a bit careless about whether ##I_{xx}## refers to moment about the mass centre or moment about O.
 
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