Solving Rotating Frame Problem: Need Help!

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Start date Oct 13, 2010
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The discussion revolves around solving a problem related to a rotating frame of reference, specifically focusing on the acceleration of mass m_a after a catch is removed. It is suggested that the acceleration should equal ω²ra in the non-inertial rotating frame. The participants note that the centrifugal forces acting on the connected masses work in opposite directions. When the masses m_a and m_b are equal and the rope length is twice the radius, the resulting acceleration is determined to be zero. The conversation highlights the complexities of analyzing motion in non-inertial frames.

Oct 13, 2010

aditya~

i am facing problem in attempting the peoblem attached below

if i work in the non inertial frame (the rotating)

shouldn't the acceleration of m_a after the catch is removed

be simply =\omega²r_a

thanks in advance

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Oct 13, 2010

willem2

The masses are connected with a rope. The centrifugal forces on them work in opposite direction. If m_a = m_b and l = 2 r_a The acceleration is obviously 0.

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