A horizontal platform P is held by several rigid bars which are connected to a vertical wire. The period of oscillation of the platform is found to be 2.2 s when the platform is empty and 3.8 s when an object A of unknown moment of inertia is placed on the platform with its mass center directly above the center of the plate. Knowing that the wire has a torsional constant K = 20 lb. ft/rad, determine the centroidal moment of inertia of object A in lb-ft-s^2.
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
![A horizontal platform P is held by
several rigid bars which are connected
to a vertical wire. The period of
ocillation of the platform is found to
be 2.2 s when the platform is empty
and 3.8 s when an object A of unknown
moment of inertia is placed on the
platform with its mass center directly
above the center of the plate. Knowing
that the wire has a torsional constant K
= 20 lb ? ft/rad, determine the
centroidal moment of inertia of object
A in Ib-ft-s^2.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F03520e4e-75d3-42d5-b53e-30a2bb4022ce%2Fc20f2939-f477-4287-9067-0b553e084083%2Fo1liufn_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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