Why Is It Easier to Swing a Linear Flat Stick Compared to Other Types?

[@m@]

hi to everyone!
i want to ask that,
why it is easier to swing a linear flat stick rather than any other heavy stick or a baseball stick ?
what is the reasion of this question in physics point of view?

 

[Nabeshin]

I'm not sure what you mean by "a linear flat stick rather than a heavy stick or baseball stick". But generally the difficulty to swing something is related to its moment of inertia. You probably know about normal inertia, which is an object's resistance to translational motion. Well, objects have something called a moment of inertia which is its resistance to spinning.

Moment of inertia depends on the mass of an object and its distribution (if it's farther away from the pivot point, it's harder to swing). So, either the objects are more massive or their mass is farther away from the pivot point.

 

[charng]

Hello!

Thank you for your question. The reason it is easier to swing a linear flat stick compared to other heavier or differently-shaped sticks is due to the concept of rotational inertia in physics.

Rotational inertia, also known as moment of inertia, is a measure of an object's resistance to rotational motion. In simpler terms, it is the object's tendency to stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

In the case of swinging a stick, the linear flat shape allows for a lower rotational inertia compared to a heavier or differently-shaped stick. This means it takes less force to rotate the stick, making it easier to swing.

In addition, the linear flat shape also allows for a more efficient distribution of mass along the length of the stick, further reducing the rotational inertia and making it easier to swing.

I hope this helps to answer your question from a physics perspective. Keep exploring and asking questions!