Angular momentum of a rotating skew rod

In summary, the angular momentum of the upper particle is same to that of the lower particle, but the angular momentum of the upper particle should be perpendicular to the direction of the hat vector. The other term, ##\vec\omega##, also has a component in the direction of ##\vec r##. The two may cancel and the result is that the angular momentum of the upper particle is given as 2 times the angular momentum of the lower particle.
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Pushoam
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


The angular momentum of the upper particle is given as
## \vec L_u = m \vec r \times ( \vec \omega \times \vec r )= m[ \vec \omega r^2 - \vec r ( \vec r . \vec \omega )] = m[ r^2 \vec \omega - \omega r \cos \alpha \vec r ]##
The angular momentum of the lower particle is same to that of the upper particle.
Hence, ##\vec L = 2 \vec L_u ##
Is this correct so far?
 
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Pushoam said:

Homework Statement


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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


The angular momentum of the upper particle is given as
## \vec L_u = m \vec r \times ( \vec \omega \times \vec r )= m[ \vec \omega r^2 - \vec r ( \vec r . \vec \omega )] = m[ r^2 \vec \omega - \omega r \cos \alpha \vec r ]##
The angular momentum of the lower particle is same to that of the upper particle.
Hence, ##\vec L = 2 \vec L_u ##
Is this correct so far?
Check your expansion of ##\vec r . \vec \omega ##.
 
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haruspex said:
Check your expansion of ⃗r.⃗ωr→.ω→\vec r . \vec \omega .
After correction:
##
\vec L_u = m \vec r \times ( \vec \omega \times \vec r )= m[ \vec \omega r^2 - \vec r ( \vec r . \vec \omega )] = m[ r^2 \vec \omega - \omega r \sin \alpha \vec r ]##
Is this correct?
 
  • #4
Pushoam said:
After correction:
##
\vec L_u = m \vec r \times ( \vec \omega \times \vec r )= m[ \vec \omega r^2 - \vec r ( \vec r . \vec \omega )] = m[ r^2 \vec \omega - \omega r \sin \alpha \vec r ]##
Is this correct?
Yes.
 
  • #5
haruspex said:
Yes.
But the angular momentum should be perpendicular to ## \vec r ##. Here, I am getting non-zero component in the direction of ##\hat r##.
 
  • #6
Pushoam said:
But the angular momentum should be perpendicular to ## \vec r ##. Here, I am getting non-zero component in the direction of ##\hat r##.
The other term, ##\vec\omega##, also has a component in the direction of ##\vec r##. The two may cancel.
 
  • #7
haruspex said:
The other term##\vec\omega##, also has a component in the direction of##\vec r##. The two may cancel.
Yes, it gets canceled.
Thanks for the guidance, thanks a lot.
 

Related to Angular momentum of a rotating skew rod

1. What is angular momentum?

Angular momentum is a physical quantity that measures the amount of rotational motion an object has. It is defined as the product of an object's moment of inertia and its angular velocity.

2. What is a rotating skew rod?

A rotating skew rod is a long, slender object that is rotating around an axis that is not aligned with its own axis of symmetry. This type of motion creates a complicated pattern of rotation and translation, making it a challenging problem in physics.

3. How is angular momentum of a rotating skew rod calculated?

The angular momentum of a rotating skew rod can be calculated using the formula L = Iω, where L is the angular momentum, I is the moment of inertia, and ω is the angular velocity. The moment of inertia can be found by integrating the rod's mass distribution with respect to its axis of rotation.

4. What factors affect the angular momentum of a rotating skew rod?

The angular momentum of a rotating skew rod is affected by its moment of inertia, angular velocity, and the distribution of its mass along its length. Other factors such as external torque and friction can also affect the rod's angular momentum.

5. Why is the study of angular momentum of a rotating skew rod important?

The study of angular momentum of a rotating skew rod is important because it helps us understand the complex motion of objects in real-world scenarios, such as the rotation of a spinning top or the motion of a gyroscope. It is also a fundamental concept in physics and plays a key role in many areas of science and engineering.

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