Kinetic Energy of Rotating Cone: Correct?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on calculating the kinetic energy of a cone rotating around its symmetry axis. Participants explore different approaches to derive the kinetic energy expression, considering the cone's structure as composed of infinitesimal cylinders.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes a kinetic energy formula: K=1/4w^2R^2hM, where w is the angular velocity, R the radius, h the height, and M the mass of the cone.
  • Another participant suggests a different kinetic energy expression: K=3/28R^4Mw^2, also defining the variables similarly.
  • A reference to the moment of inertia for a cone is provided, suggesting that participants check established values for comparison.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present competing formulas for the kinetic energy of the rotating cone, indicating a lack of consensus on the correct expression.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the differences in the proposed formulas, and there may be underlying assumptions or definitions that are not explicitly stated.

Gabriele Pinna
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I would like to fine the kinetic energy of a cone that rotates around its symmetry axis.
I consider that the cone is formes by infinite cylinders with different radius and infinitesimal height. I end up with this result:
K=1/4w^2R^2hM
where w is the angular velocity R the radius h the height and M the mass of the cone.
Could you please tell me wheter or not this is correct ?
 
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Gabriele Pinna said:
I would like to fine the kinetic energy of a cone that rotates around its symmetry axis.
I consider that the cone is formes by infinite cylinders with different radius and infinitesimal height. I end up with this result:
K=3/28R^4Mw^2
where w is the angular velocity R the radius h the height and M the mass of the cone.
Could you please tell me wheter or not this is correct ?
You can check your value of I for a cone here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_moments_of_inertia
 
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