The discussion focuses on calculating the rotational inertia of a system consisting of a metal rod and a mass at one end. The rod has a mass of 2 kg and a length of 4 meters, while the mass at the end is 3 kg. The rotational inertia of the rod is calculated using the formula I = (ML²)/3, resulting in a value of 10.6 kg·m². To find the total rotational inertia of the system, the inertia of the mass at the end must be added, which is determined by treating it as a point mass at a distance from the pivot.
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Assuming the mass at the end has negligible size , what is the I of a particle of mass m about a pivot point , and then note the I of the rod-mass system is the sum of the I's of its parts.xd14 said:Homework Statement
a 3 kg mass is on the end of a metal rod which is pivoted at one end. the mass of the rod is 2kg its length is 4 meters
Homework Equations
I=(ML^2)/3
The Attempt at a Solution
the rotational inertia of the rod itself is 10.6 but i don't know how the 3kg mass at the end would effect things