Rotation 4 Question 7
8. Two uniform rods and of length each and of masses and , respectively are rigidly joined end to end. The combination is pivoted at the lighter end, as shown in figure. Such that it can freely rotate about point in a vertical plane.
A small object of mass
could just be raised to the horizontal position?
(1994, 6M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 8.
Solution:
- System is free to rotate but not free to translate. During collision, net torque on the system (
about point is zero.
Therefore, angular momentum of system before collision
Let
Here,
Given,
Substituting the values, we get
Therefore, from Eq. (i)
Now, after collision, mechanical energy will be conserved. Therefore, decrease in rotational KE
or
Equating Eqs. (ii) and (iii), we get