Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotational Dynamics - Problems - Page 248: 63

Answer

$\omega=0.26rad/s$

Work Step by Step

When the bug is at the axis, it contributes no moment of inertia to the system. So the total moment of inertia is $$I_0=I_{rod}=1.1\times10^{-3}kg.m^2$$ When the bug is at the other end of the rod, it is $0.25m$ away from the axis, so the total moment of inertia is $$I=I_{rod}+m_{bug}(0.25m)^2=1.36\times10^{-3}kg.m^2$$ The rod's initial velocity $\omega_0=0.32rad/s$. Angular momentum is conserved, so $$I_0\omega_0=I\omega$$ $$\omega=\frac{I_0\omega_0}{I}=0.26rad/s$$
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