University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotation of Rigid Bodies - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 294: Q9.8

Answer

The thin-walled hoop stores the most energy, and the rotating rod stores the least.

Work Step by Step

Using Table 9.2, the moments of inertia of the 4 objects are: $\frac{1}{10}MD^2$ for the solid sphere $\frac{1}{8}MD^2$ for the solid cylinder $\frac{1}{4}MD^2$ for the thin-walled hoop $\frac{1}{12}MD^2$ for the rod The kinetic energy is $\frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$. The thin-walled hoop has the largest moment of inertia, and the rotating rod has the smallest.
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