Emergency, derive or derivative of moment of intertia

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The discussion centers on deriving an expression for the moment of inertia of masses at the ends of arms, specifically in terms of length (l), angle (θ), and mass (m). Participants clarify that "derive" in this context means to calculate or express the moment of inertia, not to differentiate. The moment of inertia is expressed as I = 2m(l sin θ)², indicating the relationship between the variables. There is confusion initially about whether the problem requires a derivative, but it is confirmed that a straightforward calculation is needed. The conversation concludes with a sense of relief as clarity is achieved regarding the assignment.
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Homework Statement


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Derive an expression for the moment of inertia of the masses at the ends of the arms in terms of l, θ and m
Is the example question asking for the derivative or is it asking to use the terms above in an equation.

Homework Equations


I=MR^2
I=\Gamma\alpha
R=l sin θ


The Attempt at a Solution


I=(mgl)/(d^2θ/d^2t) or I=2m(l sinθ)^2
It's more the term Derive that is bugging me.

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Derive doesn't mean differentiate. The problem is simply asking you to calculate I.
 
Clairepie said:
Derive an expression for the moment of inertia of the masses at the ends of the arms in terms of l, θ and m
The moment of inertia of what?
Is the example question asking for the derivative or is it asking to use the terms above in an equation.
I'm guessing (since you didn't give the full problem) that they just want you to express the moment of inertia of some body in terms of those quantities. Not take a derivative! Derive = 'come up with'.
 
Thanks, it seems so obvious now! Having a really bad brain fog day & you've both saved my bacon! I have the rest I think,

Thank you again with extra karma your way

(Cognitive dysfunctional) Claire
 
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