Center of Percussion In the previous problem, suppose a | StudySoup

Textbook Solutions for Physics with MasteringPhysics

Chapter 10 Problem 108GP

Question

In the previous problem, suppose a small metal ball of mass \(m=2M\) is attached to the rod a distance d from the pivot. The rod and ball are released from rest in the horizontal position. (a) Show that when the rod reaches the vertical position, the speed of its tip is

\(v_\mathrm{t}=\sqrt {3gL} \sqrt{\frac{1+4(d/L)}{1+6(d/L)^2}}\)

(b) At what finite value of d/L is the speed of the rod the same as it is for \(d=0\)? (This value of \(d/L\) is the center of percussion, or “sweet spot,” of the rod.)

Solution

a.)

Step 1 of 3

We have to show that when the rod reaches the vertical position, the speed of its tip  is given by

 The speed of the rod at its tip is given by the expression,

where,

angular speed at the tip in rad/s

The angular speed can be found by making use of the conservation of mechanical energy for the system.

(constant)

where,

refers to the horizontal position

refers to the vertical position

Here,

and are the masses of the rod

and ball respectively.

is the length of the rod

is Moment of Inertia of the rod

and ball combination =

is the distance at which the ball is attached to the

 rod from pivot

Subscribe to view the
full solution

Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

Center of Percussion In the previous problem, suppose a

Chapter 10 textbook questions

×

Login

Organize all study tools for free

Or continue with
×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or continue with

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