Stress of a Rod with angular velocity

In summary, a rod with angular velocity may be considered static, but a particle within the rod will experience a centripetal force proportional to the angular force and radius. The external forces and momenta exerted on the rod are zero, but there may be internal forces causing stress due to rotation. This can be calculated by modeling the rod as a line of ideal masses joined by springs, which will stretch when rotated. Even though the bar may appear static, unbalanced forces are present due to the internal forces binding the atoms together. These internal forces also contribute to the material strength studied in a class like strength of materials.
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As far as I understand a rod that has an angular velocity is static. Nonetheless, if we analyze a particle in the rod, this particle will be subject to a centripetal force that will be proportional both to the angular force and radius. Now I understand that the external forces and momenta exerted on the rod are zero; thus, it's static.

How does one take into account that the bar is suffering certain stress due to rotation? How is it calculated? Is it really static? I understand those forces are internal, but those are the forces that are studied in a class like strength of materials right?

Thanks a lot for taking the time to answer my question.
 
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A bar is not classically rigid - it is made up of atoms joined by those squishy electromagnetic forces, so it can stretch. You can model one as a line of small ideal masses joined by small ideal springs. Can you see that rotating such a structure will stretch the springs - hence, tension?

Is the bar static? Every part off-center is acted on by an unbalanced force after all.
The unbalanced forces come from the internal forces binding the atoms together. Another effect of those forces is the material strength you studied in class.
 

Related to Stress of a Rod with angular velocity

1. What is the definition of angular velocity?

Angular velocity is the rate at which an object rotates or moves around a fixed point, measured in radians per second.

2. How is the stress of a rod affected by its angular velocity?

The stress of a rod is directly proportional to its angular velocity. This means that as the angular velocity increases, so does the stress on the rod.

3. What factors influence the stress of a rod with angular velocity?

The stress of a rod with angular velocity is influenced by the material properties of the rod, its length, and the magnitude of its angular velocity.

4. How does the shape of a rod affect its stress with angular velocity?

The shape of a rod can affect its stress with angular velocity by changing the distribution of the stress along the length of the rod. Different shapes may distribute the stress more evenly or concentrate it in certain areas.

5. How can the stress of a rod with angular velocity be calculated?

The stress of a rod with angular velocity can be calculated using the formula σ = ρω²r, where σ is the stress, ρ is the density of the material, ω is the angular velocity, and r is the distance from the axis of rotation to a point on the rod.

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