The ice cream cone shown below can be approximated as follows: · scoop on top = uniform solid sphere (M1 = 0.027 kg and R1 = 0.03 m) • waffle cone base= cylinder (M2 = 0.038 kg and R2 = 0.01 m), which is uniform and solid also (it's filled with ice cream!) M, R, R2 M, If this entire ice cream cone were to be rotated about the axis shown, Rotational Inertia: a.) What would the the rotational inertia (I) of: Scoop on top: I1 = kg-m2 cone base: I2 = kg-m2 the whole ice cream cone: Itot = kg-m2 b.) Your friend Bob proposes that you can do this calculation more easily. He condenses the entire ice cream cone into a point mass located at the its center of mass, then uses the point mass formula (I=mr2). What would be the distance "r" that he would use, and the rotational inertia that would result from his calculation? m

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## Understanding Rotational Inertia with an Ice Cream Cone Example

### Ice Cream Cone Model

The ice cream cone shown in the image can be approximated as follows:

- **Scoop on Top:** Uniform solid sphere with mass \( M_1 = 0.027 \, \text{kg} \) and radius \( R_1 = 0.03 \, \text{m} \).
- **Waffle Cone Base:** Cylinder with mass \( M_2 = 0.038 \, \text{kg} \) and radius \( R_2 = 0.01 \, \text{m} \), filled with ice cream.

### Diagram Details

The diagram illustrates the ice cream cone, with a sphere on top representing the ice cream scoop and the cone as a cylindrical base. The axis of rotation is vertical through the center of the cone.

### Rotational Inertia Calculation

If the entire ice cream cone is rotated about the axis shown:

#### a.) Rotational Inertia Calculation

1. **Ice Cream Scoop (Sphere):**
   - Rotational inertia \( I_1 \) can be calculated using the formula for a solid sphere.
  
2. **Cone Base (Cylinder):**
   - Rotational inertia \( I_2 \) can be calculated using the formula for a solid cylinder.

3. **Total Rotational Inertia:**
   - \( I_{\text{tot}} \) is the sum of \( I_1 \) and \( I_2 \).

#### b.) Simplified Calculation Proposal

Your friend Bob suggests an easier calculation by considering the entire ice cream cone as a point mass located at the center of mass. He uses the formula \( I = mr^2 \).

- Determine the distance \( r \) from the axis to the center of mass.
- Calculate the resulting rotational inertia from Bob’s method.

This exercise helps to understand the principles of rotational dynamics by simplifying the problem to a common experience.
Transcribed Image Text:## Understanding Rotational Inertia with an Ice Cream Cone Example ### Ice Cream Cone Model The ice cream cone shown in the image can be approximated as follows: - **Scoop on Top:** Uniform solid sphere with mass \( M_1 = 0.027 \, \text{kg} \) and radius \( R_1 = 0.03 \, \text{m} \). - **Waffle Cone Base:** Cylinder with mass \( M_2 = 0.038 \, \text{kg} \) and radius \( R_2 = 0.01 \, \text{m} \), filled with ice cream. ### Diagram Details The diagram illustrates the ice cream cone, with a sphere on top representing the ice cream scoop and the cone as a cylindrical base. The axis of rotation is vertical through the center of the cone. ### Rotational Inertia Calculation If the entire ice cream cone is rotated about the axis shown: #### a.) Rotational Inertia Calculation 1. **Ice Cream Scoop (Sphere):** - Rotational inertia \( I_1 \) can be calculated using the formula for a solid sphere. 2. **Cone Base (Cylinder):** - Rotational inertia \( I_2 \) can be calculated using the formula for a solid cylinder. 3. **Total Rotational Inertia:** - \( I_{\text{tot}} \) is the sum of \( I_1 \) and \( I_2 \). #### b.) Simplified Calculation Proposal Your friend Bob suggests an easier calculation by considering the entire ice cream cone as a point mass located at the center of mass. He uses the formula \( I = mr^2 \). - Determine the distance \( r \) from the axis to the center of mass. - Calculate the resulting rotational inertia from Bob’s method. This exercise helps to understand the principles of rotational dynamics by simplifying the problem to a common experience.
**Problem Statement:**

b.) Your friend Bob proposes that you can do this calculation more easily. He condenses the entire ice cream cone into a point mass located at its center of mass, then uses the point mass formula \( I = mr^2 \).

**Tasks:**

1. Determine the distance "r" that Bob would use.
2. Calculate the rotational inertia that would result from his calculation.

**Inputs:**

- Distance \( r \) = ______ m
- Rotational Inertia \( I \) = ______ kg·m\(^2\)

**Question:**

Is Bob's method correct?

- [ ] ---Select---
- [ ] yes; this is much easier--thanks Bob!
- [ ] no; you need to use the object's exact shape in your "I" calculations

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**Instructions for Input:**

- Input the appropriate value for distance \( r \) in meters, considering the center of mass.
- Calculate and input the rotational inertia \( I \) in kg·m\(^2\) based on Bob’s simplification.
- Select the appropriate response regarding the correctness of Bob's method.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** b.) Your friend Bob proposes that you can do this calculation more easily. He condenses the entire ice cream cone into a point mass located at its center of mass, then uses the point mass formula \( I = mr^2 \). **Tasks:** 1. Determine the distance "r" that Bob would use. 2. Calculate the rotational inertia that would result from his calculation. **Inputs:** - Distance \( r \) = ______ m - Rotational Inertia \( I \) = ______ kg·m\(^2\) **Question:** Is Bob's method correct? - [ ] ---Select--- - [ ] yes; this is much easier--thanks Bob! - [ ] no; you need to use the object's exact shape in your "I" calculations --- **Instructions for Input:** - Input the appropriate value for distance \( r \) in meters, considering the center of mass. - Calculate and input the rotational inertia \( I \) in kg·m\(^2\) based on Bob’s simplification. - Select the appropriate response regarding the correctness of Bob's method.
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