Solving a Tilting Stick Equation of Motion: Need Help!

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The discussion revolves around deriving the equation of motion for a tilting stick with a specified mass and length, incorporating an additional mass positioned at a certain distance from the center of rotation. The subject area includes dynamics and rotational motion.

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  • The original poster considers using moments of inertia as part of their approach to the problem. There is a request for assistance in formulating the equation of motion.

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mathewmical
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Hallo,

I Wonder how i can get the equation of motion for a tilting Stick of mass M and lengh L with an additional mass m placed in it in distance of l from the Center of rotation.

I thought about the moments of inertia

Can anybody help?

Thanks in advance
 
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