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Discussion Quiz 15 (40 points) : x max 1 2 2 1 2 2 max max m k 1 2π k m max max x

(1) The object will swing back and forth at a frequency of √10/(2π√5)√(g/L). (2) By using the parallel axis theorem to find the moment of inertia at the pivot point, and recognizing that the center of mass is at the center of the square, the angular frequency and thus frequency of the swinging motion can be determined. (3) The key steps are using parallel axis theorem twice, once to find the inertia at the center and again at the pivot, and recognizing the location of the center of mass.

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Discussion Quiz 15 (40 points) : x max 1 2 2 1 2 2 max max m k 1 2π k m max max x

(1) The object will swing back and forth at a frequency of √10/(2π√5)√(g/L). (2) By using the parallel axis theorem to find the moment of inertia at the pivot point, and recognizing that the center of mass is at the center of the square, the angular frequency and thus frequency of the swinging motion can be determined. (3) The key steps are using parallel axis theorem twice, once to find the inertia at the center and again at the pivot, and recognizing the location of the center of mass.

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Physics 71 DQ 15

Discussion Quiz 15 (40 points)


Class No. & Surname:
U  U-1  U-2  U-3  U-4
Answer each question completely in the spaces provided. This is a closed notes quiz but
you are allowed to discuss with your classmate. Round your final answer properly and box
it. Explicitly state the coordinate system you used. Use g = 9.80 [m/s2 ].

1. A mass m is attached to a spring of force constant 75 [N/m] and allowed to oscillate.


The following figure shows a graph of its velocity as a function of time t.
(a) [3 pts] What is the period, frequency and angular frequency for this motion.

Solution:
T = 1.60 [s] (1)
1
f= = 0.625 [Hz] (2)
T
ω = 2πf = 3.93 [rad/s] (3)

(b) [3 pts] What is the amplitude and at what times does the mass reach this po-
sition?

Solution: vx = vmax when x = 0, so 21 kA2 = 12 mvmax


2
. A = vmax mk and
p
q
f = 2π mk , so A = vmax /(2πf ). From the graph, vmax = 0.20 [m/s], so
1

A = 0.051 [m] . The mass is at x = ±A when vx = 0, and this occurs at


t = 0.4 [s], 1.2 [s], and 2.0 [s].

(c) [2 pts] Find the maximum acceleration of the mass and the times at which it
occurs.

Solution:
kA
amax = = (2πf )2 A = 0.79 [m/s] (4)
m
Physics 71 DQ 15

(d) [2 pts] What is the mass m?

Solution:  2
m T
T = 2π m=k = 4.9 [kg] (5)
k 2π

2. A 10.0-[kg] mass is traveling to the right with a speed of 2.00 [m/s] on a smooth
horizontal surface collides with and sticks to a second 10.0 [kg] mass that is initially
at rest but is attached to a light spring with force constant 110.0 [N/m].
(a) [5 pts] Find the frequency, amplitude, and period of the subsequent oscillations.

Solution: Conservation of momentum during collision: mv0 = (2m)V .


1
V = v0 = 1.00 [m/s] (6)
2
Conservation of energy after collision: 12 M V 2 = 12 kx2 .
r
MV 2
x= = 0.426 [m] (7)
k
p 1
p 1
ω = 2πf = k/M , f = 2π k/M = 0.373 [Hz] . T = f = 2.68 [s]

(b) [5 pts] How long does it take the system to return the first time to the position
it had immediately after the collision?

Solution: It takes 1/2 period to first return. 1.34 [s]


Physics 71 DQ 15

3. You pull a simple pendulum 0.240 [m] long to the side through an angle of 3.50◦ and
release it.
(a) [5 pts] How much time does it take for the pendulum bob to reach its highest
speed?

Solution: The highest speed is when the bob reaches the bottom of the bob,
thus s
T π L
= = 0.25 [s] (8)
4 2 g

(b) [5 pts] How much time does it take if the pendulum is released at an angle of
1.75◦ instead of 3.50◦ ?

Solution: The same as calculated in part (a), 0.25 [s]. The period is inde-
pendent of amplitude.
Physics 71 DQ 15

4. [10 pts] A square object is constructed by four identical uniform thin sticks, each of
length L and mass m, that is attached together. This object is hung on a hook at its
upper corner. If it is rotated slightly to the leftand then released, at what frequency
1
will it swing back and forth? Icm,rod = 12 mL2

Solution: r
1 mobj gd
f= (9)
2π I
First, use parallel axis theorem to find the moment of inertia at the center of
square Icenter
Icenter = Icm + M d2 (10)
   2
1 2 L 4
=4 mL + 4m mL2 (11)
12 2 3
Another use of parallel axis theorem to determine the moment of inertia at the
pivot Ipivot ,

Ipivot = Icenter + (4m)d2 (12)


4  √ 2
2
= mL + (4m) L/ 2 (13)
3
4 10
= mL2 + 2mL2 = mL2 (14)
3 3
L
The center of mass is located at the center of the square, thus d = √
2
, so
s √ s √
1 (4m)(g)(L/ 2) 1 3 2mgL
f= 10 = (15)
2π 3 mL
2 2π 5mL2

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