If M = 0.50 kg, L = 1.2 m, and the mass of each connecting rod ...

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If M = 0.50 kg, L = 1.2 m, and the mass of each connecting rod shown is negligible, what is the rotational inertia about an axis perpendicular to the paper through the center of mass? Treat the mass as particles.
 
 
 
   
  a.
  3.7 kgm²
   
  b.
  2.8 kgm²
   
  c.
  3.2 kgm²
   
  d.
  2.3 kgm²
   
  e.
  3.9 kgm²

Question 2

A wheel (radius = 0.20 m) is mounted on a frictionless, horizontal axis. A light cord wrapped around the wheel supports a 0.50-kg object, as shown in the figure. When released from rest the object falls with a downward acceleration of 5.0 m/s². What is the rotational inertia of the wheel?
 
 
 
   
  a.
  0.023 kgm²
   
  b.
  0.027 kgm²
   
  c.
  0.016 kgm²
   
  d.
  0.019 kgm²
   
  e.
  0.032 kgm²

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d