Solved: A helicopter rotor blade can be considered a long

Chapter 2, Problem 40P

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

(II) A helicopter rotor blade can be considered a long thin rod, as shown in Fig.  If each of the three rotor helicopter blades is  long and has a mass of , calculate the moment of inertia of the three rotor blades about the axis of rotation.  How much torque must the motor apply to bring the blades up to a speed of  in  ?

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

(II) A helicopter rotor blade can be considered a long thin rod, as shown in Fig.  If each of the three rotor helicopter blades is  long and has a mass of , calculate the moment of inertia of the three rotor blades about the axis of rotation.  How much torque must the motor apply to bring the blades up to a speed of  in  ?

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 2

(a)

The moment of inertia of a thin rod, rotating about its end is

 

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back