Why Is It Easier to Swing a Linear Flat Stick Compared to Other Types?

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The discussion centers on the physics of swinging objects, specifically comparing a linear flat stick to heavier sticks like a baseball bat. The key factor influencing the ease of swinging is the moment of inertia, which is defined as an object's resistance to rotational motion. A linear flat stick has a lower moment of inertia due to its mass distribution being closer to the pivot point, making it easier to swing compared to heavier sticks that have greater mass or mass distributed farther from the pivot.

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hi to everyone!
i want to ask that,
why it is easier to swing a linear flat stick rather than any other heavy stick or a baseball stick ?
what is the reasion of this question in physics point of view?
 
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I'm not sure what you mean by "a linear flat stick rather than a heavy stick or baseball stick". But generally the difficulty to swing something is related to its moment of inertia. You probably know about normal inertia, which is an object's resistance to translational motion. Well, objects have something called a moment of inertia which is its resistance to spinning.

Moment of inertia depends on the mass of an object and its distribution (if it's farther away from the pivot point, it's harder to swing). So, either the objects are more massive or their mass is farther away from the pivot point.
 

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