Lift a hemispherical dome filled with water by rotating it

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A hemispherical dome filled with water can be lifted by rotating it around its vertical axis, requiring a specific angular velocity. The minimum angular velocity needed to achieve this lift is determined to be 1.95 rad/s, contrary to an initial calculation of 2.91 rad/s. The discussion raises questions about the mechanics of how rotation induces lift and whether it violates conservation of momentum. Clarification is sought on whether the rotation affects only the hemisphere and not the water inside it. Understanding the relationship between angular velocity and the lifting mechanism is crucial for solving the problem.
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Homework Statement


A hemispherical dome filled with water, radius 2 m and weight 30 tons, can be lifted by giving it a constant angular velocity around its vertical line of symmetry. The dome has a hole on the top. Decide the minimum angular velocity.

My answer is 2.91 rad/s .
The correct answer is 1.95 rad/s.

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I don't understand this problem . Angular velocity of what ? How does whatever it is act on the hemisphere to lift it ??
 
Nidum said:
I don't understand this problem . Angular velocity of what ? How does whatever it is act on the hemisphere to lift it ??
I'm sorry, I have tried to make the problem clearer now :)
 
How does rotating something cause translation? Sounds like a breach of conservation of momentum?

Edit: So the water isn't lifted, just the hemisphere?
 
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