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Homework Statement
Homework Equations
r * [itex]\alpha[/itex] = atan
r * [itex]\omega^2[/itex] = arad
The Attempt at a Solution
arad = (L/2)(3g/L) = 3g/2
atan = (L/2)(3g/2L) = 3g/4
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r * [itex]\alpha[/itex] = atan
r * [itex]\omega^2[/itex] = arad
arad = (L/2)(3g/L) = 3g/2
atan = (L/2)(3g/2L) = 3g/4
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I got arad = 3g/2 by multiplying r by ω2.
EDIT: It was actually -3g/2.
Going onto the reaction forces, I thought it was just R = ma, but apparently that's not the case...
Re-EDIT: Got it. I just needed to add the negative signs.
EDIT: It was actually -3g/2.
Going onto the reaction forces, I thought it was just R = ma, but apparently that's not the case...
Re-EDIT: Got it. I just needed to add the negative signs.
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