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raymondmax1
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Homework Statement
A 2.0 kg block is initially at rest on the positive x-axis 2.0 m from the origin. It is acted on by a constant force F = (4.0i − 4.0 j)N. After this force has acted for 3 s, what is the angular momentum of the block (in kg.m2/s) about the origin?
Homework Equations
F=ma
x = (x0) + (v0)t + (1/2)at^2
v = v0 +axt
L=rXP
The Attempt at a Solution
Fx=m(ax) = 2 m/s^2
Fy=m(ay) = -2 m/s^2
(Vx0)=0 (Vx)=0+2(3)=6 m/s
(Vy0)=0 (Vy)=0+(-2)(3)=-6 m/s
so, V= 6i-6j m/s
(rx)=2+1/2(2)(3)^2
=11
(ry)=0+1/2(-2)(3)^2
=-9
so, r= 11i-9 m
L= rXP = rXmV= (11i-6j)X(2)(6i-6j)
= (11i-6j)X(12i-12j)
= (-66k-56k)
=-112k m^2/s
The correct answer is -24k.
I am not sure what I have done wrong.
This is for studying for an exam I have on Saturday.
Thanks,
Ray