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Chapter 9, Problem 9.32(choose chapter or problem)
Small blocks, each with mass m, are clamped at the ends and at the center of a rod of length L and negligible mass. Compute the moment of inertia of the system about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through (a) the center of the rod and (b) a point one-fourth of the length from one end.
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QUESTION:
Small blocks, each with mass m, are clamped at the ends and at the center of a rod of length L and negligible mass. Compute the moment of inertia of the system about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through (a) the center of the rod and (b) a point one-fourth of the length from one end.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
a) Blocks that are on the ends of a rod have moment of inertia but one on the center is actually on the axis so he doesn't have it.
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