A rod of variable density
A long, thin rod of length L
has a linear mass density λ
given by the euqation above,
where
x = 0 at the left end of the rod,
and
x = L at the right end of the rod.
- What is the mass of the rod, in terms of L?
- Where is the center of mass of the rod, in terms of L?
Does this make sense?
- What is the moment of inertia of the rod, in terms of L?
Suppose that L = 2 m.
- What is the mass of the rod?
- Where is the center of mass of the rod?
Does this make sense?
- What is the moment of inertia of the rod?