Questions and Answers
By how much is the moment of inertia increased when two children sit 0.6 m from the center of a seesaw?
The moment of inertia will increase by a factor of four.
Are the moments of inertia of a solid ball and a hollow ball with equal diameters and masses equal?
Calculate the moment of inertia for a thin hoop with a radius of 2.0 m and a mass of 1.0 kg.
Moment of inertia for the thin hoop is 2 kg·m².
Calculate the moment of inertia for a solid, uniform cylinder with a radius of 2.0 m and a mass of 1.0 kg.
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Calculate the moment of inertia for a solid, uniform sphere with a radius of 2.0 m and a mass of 1.0 kg.
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Are the moments of inertia of the system the same when rotated about sphere A compared to sphere C?
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What is Newton's second law for rotational motion expressed in terms of angular acceleration, net torque, and moment of inertia?
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Rank the following objects from least to greatest according to their moments of inertia: A single sphere, two spheres, three spheres, four spheres.
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Study Notes
Practice Problems on Moment of Inertia
- When two children of equal mass sit 0.3 m from the center of a seesaw, moving to 0.6 m increases the moment of inertia due to the squared distance relation in the formula (I = mr^2).
- Solid and hollow balls with the same diameter and mass have different moments of inertia; the hollow ball has a greater moment of inertia as its mass is distributed farther from the center.
- For objects with a radius of 2.0 m and a mass of 1.0 kg:
- Moment of inertia for a thin hoop: (I = mr^2 = 1.0 \times (2.0)^2 = 4.0 , \text{kg m}^2)
- Moment of inertia for a solid uniform cylinder: (I = \frac{1}{2}mr^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 1.0 \times (2.0)^2 = 2.0 , \text{kg m}^2)
- Moment of inertia for a solid uniform sphere: (I = \frac{2}{5}mr^2 = \frac{2}{5} \times 1.0 \times (2.0)^2 = 1.6 , \text{kg m}^2)
Newton's Second Law for Rotational Motion
- Angular acceleration ((\alpha)) is defined as (\alpha = \frac{\tau_{net}}{I}), relating net torque ((\tau_{net})) to moment of inertia (I).
- The relationship indicates that for a constant torque, a larger moment of inertia results in a smaller angular acceleration.
- If torque and angular velocity move in the same direction, angular velocity increases; if in opposite directions, it decreases.
PHYSICS Challenge: Moments of Inertia
- To rank the moments of inertia of given objects (single sphere, two spheres, three spheres, four spheres):
- Each additional mass increases total inertia, given equal distances from the rotation axis.
- Object A has the least moment of inertia, while Object D, with four spheres, has the greatest moment of inertia.
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This quiz focuses on practice problems related to moment of inertia and the comparison between solid and hollow spheres. Designed for students using the UAE Inspire Science Physics textbook, this quiz will enhance your understanding of rotational motion concepts. Test your knowledge and sharpen your problem-solving skills with these engaging questions.
