A rigid massless rod of length has two masses attached at each end as shown in the figure. The rod is pivoted at point P on the horizontal axis (see figure). When released from initial horizontal position, its instantaneous angular acceleration will be:
Torque -
- wherein
This can be calculated by using either
= perpendicular distance from origin to the line of force.
= component of force perpendicular to line joining force.
Analogue of second law of motion for pure rotation -
- wherein
Torque equation can be applied only about two point
(i) centre of motion.
(ii) point which has zero velocity/acceleration.
About point P
Option 1)
Option 2)
Option 3)
Option 4)
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