A disk is free to rotate about an axis through its center. The radius of the disk is 0.1 m and its mass is 6 kg. Three forces are acting on the disk as shown in the figure below. The disk is rotating at 100 rpm. Use this information to answer the next 7 questions. 5N 10 N 1N
Angular Momentum
The momentum of an object is given by multiplying its mass and velocity. Momentum is a property of any object that moves with mass. The only difference between angular momentum and linear momentum is that angular momentum deals with moving or spinning objects. A moving particle's linear momentum can be thought of as a measure of its linear motion. The force is proportional to the rate of change of linear momentum. Angular momentum is always directly proportional to mass. In rotational motion, the concept of angular momentum is often used. Since it is a conserved quantity—the total angular momentum of a closed system remains constant—it is a significant quantity in physics. To understand the concept of angular momentum first we need to understand a rigid body and its movement, a position vector that is used to specify the position of particles in space. A rigid body possesses motion it may be linear or rotational. Rotational motion plays important role in angular momentum.
Moment of a Force
The idea of moments is an important concept in physics. It arises from the fact that distance often plays an important part in the interaction of, or in determining the impact of forces on bodies. Moments are often described by their order [first, second, or higher order] based on the power to which the distance has to be raised to understand the phenomenon. Of particular note are the second-order moment of mass (Moment of Inertia) and moments of force.
![**Rotational Dynamics of a Disk**
In this section, we will explore the rotational dynamics of a disk subjected to multiple forces. Consider a disk that is free to rotate about an axis passing through its center. The disk has a radius of 0.1 meters and a mass of 6 kilograms. Additionally, the disk is currently rotating at a speed of 100 revolutions per minute (rpm).
### Description of Forces
Three forces are applied to the disk at different points, as depicted in the following diagram:
<img src="diagram.png" alt="Forces Acting on a Disk">
- A force of 5 Newtons (N) acting vertically upward from the left side of the disk.
- A force of 10 Newtons (N) acting horizontally to the right from the exact center of the disk.
- A force of 1 Newton (N) acting horizontally to the left from the lower left side of the disk.
These forces create a combination of torques that affect the rotational motion of the disk.
### Diagram Explanation
1. The disk is represented as a grey circle with an axis through its center.
2. The force vectors are shown with their respective magnitudes:
- A 5 N force vector pointing upward (located on the left side of the disk).
- A 10 N force vector pointing to the right (passing through the center of the disk).
- A 1 N force vector pointing to the left (on the lower left side of the disk).
### Questions for Understanding (To be Answered)
Using this information, answer the following questions to deepen your understanding of the rotational dynamics involved:
1. What is the net torque acting on the disk?
2. What is the resultant angular acceleration of the disk?
3. How do the forces affect the rotational equilibrium of the disk?
4. What is the kinetic energy of the disk due to its rotational motion?
5. How does the distribution of forces change if the disk's rotation speed is altered?
6. What is the effect of each individual force on the disk's angular velocity?
7. How would the system change if an additional force were introduced?
Understanding these questions will help to explain the impact of varying forces on the rotational motion of a disk in a comprehensive manner.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F072e444d-1bde-4899-b3c3-9f07885f3d58%2Fc71a5755-cf3f-4d56-8c3d-5901c961a0c5%2Fwgim06t_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
![### Physics Concepts and Applications: Moments of Inertia and Angular Motion
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#### Question 4
**What is the moment of inertia of the disk?**
- [ ] \(0.83 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m}^2 \)
- [ ] \(0.023 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m}^2 \)
- [ ] \(0.68 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m}^2 \)
- [ ] \(2.1 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m}^2 \)
- [ ] \(1.18 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m}^2 \)
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#### Question 5
**What is the magnitude of the angular acceleration of the disk?**
- [ ] \(8 \, \text{rad/s}^2\)
- [ ] \(120 \, \text{rad/s}^2\)
- [ ] \(42 \, \text{rad/s}^2\)
- [ ] \(100 \, \text{rad/s}^2\)
- [ ] \(20 \, \text{rad/s}^2\)
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#### Question 6
**Suppose that a ball of clay (mass \(m\)) falls onto the edge of the disk (mass \(M\), radius \(R\)) and sticks. What is the moment of inertia of the disk + clay system?**
- [ ] \(I = MR^2\)
- [ ] \(I = \frac{1}{2}MR^2 + mR^2\)
- [ ] \(I = \frac{3}{2}MR^2 + mR^2\)
- [ ] \(I = 2mR^2\)
- [ ] \(I = \frac{1}{2}MR^2 - mR^2\)
- [ ] \(I = mR^2\)
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#### Question 7
**Suppose the mass of the clay that falls onto the disk is 2 kg. What is the angular speed of the disk after the clay is added? You can leave your answer in rpm.**
- [ ] 0 rpm
- [ ] 45 rpm
- [ ] 90 rpm
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