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AshSechler
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Hi,
I am trying to simulate a tangential force acting on a point on a structure and the corresponding opposing force caused by the moment of inertia of a mass at a different position.
In this image the structure rotates around point c and there is a vector out of mass m opposing the rotation caused by tangential force F.
My main question: What would the proper magnitude of the opposing force caused by the moment of inertia be?
If it is much easier to pretend that the structure is rigid, what kind of equation would I use? I have been able to find the angular acceleration based on the total torque and total moment of inertia. Is mass x radius x acceleration the right idea?
thanks!
Ash
I am trying to simulate a tangential force acting on a point on a structure and the corresponding opposing force caused by the moment of inertia of a mass at a different position.
In this image the structure rotates around point c and there is a vector out of mass m opposing the rotation caused by tangential force F.
My main question: What would the proper magnitude of the opposing force caused by the moment of inertia be?
If it is much easier to pretend that the structure is rigid, what kind of equation would I use? I have been able to find the angular acceleration based on the total torque and total moment of inertia. Is mass x radius x acceleration the right idea?
thanks!
Ash
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