1. Two point particles are attached to a horizontal rod, which is free to rotate in a vertical plan. The axis of rotation passes through the center of the rod and is perpendicular to the line joining the point masses. d = 3m m = 2kg a. Find the moment of inertia of this configuration. [6.75 kg-m²] b. Find the angular acceleration of this object about the axis at the location indicated by X, and identify whether the rod rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. [2.22 rad/s², clockwise] c. Find the tangential acceleration of each point particle.

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1. Two point particles are attached to a horizontal rod,
which is free to rotate in a vertical plan. The axis of
m = 1kg
d= 3m
m = 2kg
rotation passes through the center of the rod and is
perpendicular to the line joining the point masses.
a. Find the moment of inertia of this configuration. [6.75 kg-m²]
b. Find the angular acceleration of this object about the axis at the location indicated by X,
and identify whether the rod rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. [2.22 rad/s², clockwise]
c. Find the tangential acceleration of each point particle.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Two point particles are attached to a horizontal rod, which is free to rotate in a vertical plan. The axis of m = 1kg d= 3m m = 2kg rotation passes through the center of the rod and is perpendicular to the line joining the point masses. a. Find the moment of inertia of this configuration. [6.75 kg-m²] b. Find the angular acceleration of this object about the axis at the location indicated by X, and identify whether the rod rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. [2.22 rad/s², clockwise] c. Find the tangential acceleration of each point particle.
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