Answer:
C. 30.6m
Explanation:
To find the height of the tower, we are to use Newtons law of motion to solve this problem. Since the penny is falling from the top of the tower, it is acted by the acceleration due to gravity. The formula to be used is:
Where H is the height of the tower, t is the time taken to hit the ground, u is the initial velocity and g is the acceleration due to gravity.
Given that, t = 2.5 s, g =9.8 m/s², u = 0 m/s (at the top of tower)
Answer:
Explanation:
a ) Time period T = 2 s
Angular velocity ω = 2π / T
= 2π / 2 = 3.14 rad /s
Initial moment of inertia I₁ = 200 + mr²
= 200 + 25 x 2.5²
=356.25
Final moment of inertia
I₂ = 200 + 25 X 1.5 X 1.5
= 256.25
b ) We apply law of conservation of momentum
I₁ X ω₁ = I₂ X ω₂
ω₂ = I₁ X ω₁ / I₂
Putting the values
ω₂ = 4.365 rad s⁻¹
c ) Increase in rotational kinetic energy
=1/2 I₂ X ω₂² - 1/2 I₁ X ω₁²
.5 X 256.25 X 4.365² - .5 X 356.25 X 3.14²
= 684.95 J
This energy comes from work done against the centripetal pseudo -force.