Answer:
(a) 1900 kg m²
(b) 8950 Nm
Explanation:
(a) The moment of inertia of a rod about its end is I = ⅓mL².
For 3 rods of mass m = 135 kg and length L = 3.75 m, the total moment of inertia is:
I = 3 (⅓ (135 kg) (3.75 m)²)
I = 1900 kg m²
(b) Net torque = moment of inertia × angular acceleration
∑τ = Iα
First, find the angular acceleration.
ω₀ = 0 rad/s
ω = 6.0 rev/s (2π rad/rev) = 37.7 rad/s
t = 8.0 s
α = (37.7 rad/s − 0 rad/s) / 8.0 rad/s = 4.71 rad/s²
∑τ = Iα
∑τ = (1900 kg m²) (4.71 rad/s²)
∑τ = 8950 kg m² / s²
∑τ = 8950 Nm