Impulse applied to a disk at the end of a pole

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a disk at the end of a pole, where an impulse is applied tangentially to the disk, leading to a change in momentum. The original poster seeks to calculate the angular velocity (ω) for both the pole and the disk, given their masses, length, and radius. The problem involves concepts of angular momentum and energy conservation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster considers different equations relating angular momentum and questions whether to calculate the disk's ω first or to use a combined equation for both the disk and the pole. Participants inquire about the fixed nature of the disk and the pole, and the implications of the disk's ability to rotate around the pole.

Discussion Status

Participants are exploring various interpretations of the problem, particularly regarding the relationships between angular momentum and energy. Some guidance has been offered regarding the importance of consistency in reference axes for angular momentum calculations, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach or equations to use.

Contextual Notes

There is uncertainty regarding the initial conditions of the system, particularly the nature of the energy before and after the impulse is applied. The original poster expresses skepticism about their calculations due to a lack of definitive answers.

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Homework Statement


May I ask you something about a task from the last years test at faculty of mathematics and physics, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia ...
There is a disk at the end of a pole. We cause some F dt tangentally on the disk, which causes the change of momentum. I need to calculate ω for pole and for disk too. I have given mass of a pole and mass of a disk and also length and radius.
http://Fdt causes the change of angular inertia ΔG ⋅r = J ω Is it Ok if i first calculate the ω of disk and than put into equation that Jdiskωdisk = J poleωpole or is it Jdiskωdisk+J poleωpole=ΔG ⋅r and the second equation Jdiskωdisk2 +J poleωpole2=mv2 but i do not know v ... I do not have answers so i am so sceptical about my calculation "os A" means axis in point A I would be really greatful if you answer me. If you can't, it is ok too.[/PLAIN]
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Homework Equations


ΔG ⋅r = J ω

The Attempt at a Solution


Fdt causes the change of angular inertia
ΔG ⋅r = J ω

Is it Ok if i first calculate the ω of disk and than put into equation that Jdiskωdisk = J poleωpole

or is it Jdiskωdisk+J poleωpole=ΔG ⋅(r+L)
and the second equation Jdiskωdisk2 +J poleωpole2=mv2

but i do not know v ...
I do not have answers so i am so sceptical about my calculation
"os A" means axis in point A

I would be really greatful if you answer me. If you can't, it is ok too.
 
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Is the disk fixed to the pole?
Is the end of the pole fixed?
 
the end of the pole can rotate around axis "os A" in the picture. The disk can rotate around the end of the pole
 
srecko97 said:
Jdiskωdisk = J poleωpole
On what basis?
srecko97 said:
Jdiskωdisk+J poleωpole=ΔG ⋅(r+L)
Yes, but be careful. Angular momentum is always in reference to some axis. Make sure you are using the same axis throughout the equation.
srecko97 said:
Jdiskωdisk2 +J poleωpole2=mv2
Again, on what basis? Why would the imparted energy be shared in exactly this way?
 
there is no other energy after except 2 rotational energies. At the biginning it is only mv2/2
 
srecko97 said:
there is no other energy after except 2 rotational energies. At the biginning it is only mv2/2
At the beginning there is no energy. Then there is an impulse, and suddenly there are energies. You can count these in various different ways, e.g. the disc and the rod each having rotational KE about their centres, and also having the linear KEs of their mass centres; or you could take the rod as just having rotational KE about one end, etc. But I see no basis for writing any kind of energy balance equation here.
 

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