Point masses m1 m2 are placed at opposite ends
1 answer:
(a)
<u>Explanation:</u>
Given:
Moment of Inertia of m₁ about the axis, I₁ = m₁x²
Moment of Inertia of m₂ about the axis. I₂ = m₂ (L - x)²
Kinetic energy is rotational.
Total kinetic energy is
Work done is change in kinetic energy.
To minimize E, differentiate wrt x and equate to zero.
Alternatively, work done is minimum when the axis passes through the center of mass.
Center of mass is at
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The velocity of the eight ball is "5.7 m/s".
According to the law of conservation of momentum:
where,
m₁ = mass of number three ball = 5 g
m₂ = mass of the eight ball = 6 g
u₁ = velocity of the number three ball = 3 m/s
u₂ = velocity of the eight ball = - 1 m/s (negative sign due to opposite direction)
v₁ = final velocity of the three number ball = - 5 m/s
v₂ = final velocity of the eight ball = ?
Therefore,
(5 g)(3 m/s) + (6 g)(- 1 m/s) = (5 g)(- 5 m/s) + (6 g)(v₂)
<u>v₂ = 5.7 m/s</u>
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