Moment of inertia of this shape about the x-axis

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The discussion revolves around calculating the moment of inertia of a specific shape about the x-axis, utilizing the standard integral approach for mass distribution. Participants are examining the setup of the problem, including the equations and limits of integration used in their calculations.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants are sharing their attempts at calculating the moment of inertia, discussing the integration process, and questioning the correctness of the equations and boundaries used. There is a focus on the mass element and its formulation, as well as the interpretation of the shape's geometry.

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Several participants have pointed out potential errors in the calculations and assumptions made regarding the equations and limits of integration. There is ongoing exploration of different interpretations of the shape's equation and the mass element, with no clear consensus reached yet.

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Participants are considering the implications of different equations for y(x) and the boundaries of integration, which may affect the final results. The discussion highlights the importance of verifying the setup and assumptions in the problem.

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Homework Statement
Calculate moment of inertia of a 2d plane rotating about x axis. Mass per unit area of plate = ##1.4g/cm^2## , total mass = 25.2g
Relevant Equations
##I=\int y^2 dm##
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I've attempted this question, but the answer seems to be incorrect. Here's my workings:
##I=\int y^2 dm## - standard equation
##dM = \mu * dy * x## - take small slice and find mass of it
##x = 4y-16## - convert equation in terms of x to sub in later
##dM = \mu * dy * 4y-16##
##I=\int y^2 \mu * dy * 4y-16##
##I=\mu\int y^2(4y-16) dy##
##I=\mu\int 4y^3-16y^2 dy##
##I=\mu \int_{0}^{3} 4y^3-16y^2 dy## = 12.6, which is not the answer.
Any clues why?
 
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Something wrong in your final calculation of the integral, I found it to be
##\int_0^3 (4y^3-16y^2 )dy=-63## and if ##\mu=1.4## then the final value should be -88.2. The minus sign can be explained (because you took ##x=4y-16## while i believe it is ##x=16-4y##).
 
Delta2 said:
Something wrong in your final calculation of the integral, I found it to be
##\int_0^3 (4y^3-16y^2 )dy=-63## and if ##\mu=1.4## then the final value should be -88.2. The minus sign can be explained (because you took ##x=4y-16## while i believe it is ##x=16-4y##).
The answer seems to be 37.8g/cm^2 though :/ Any ideas on this?
 
At the moment I can't spot any other mistake. Are we sure that the equation of y(x) as well as the boundaries of integration (from y=0 to y=3 or from x=4 to x=16) are correct?
 
Delta2 said:
At the moment I can't spot any other mistake. Are we sure that the equation of y(x) as well as the boundaries of integration (from y=0 to y=3 or from x=4 to x=16) are correct?
Equation of y is y= -1/4x+4 , so it should be correct :/
 
I think I spotted a mistake, the mass element should be ##dM=\mu(x-4)dy## so the final integral should be ##\mu\int_0^3 (12y^2-4y^3)dy##
 
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